JUMPING Synonyms

• a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles

• the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time

• the act of beginning something new

• the act of propelling with force

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

• the act of moving forward suddenly

• (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward

• make a thrusting forward movement

• tending to or capable of propelling

• (architecture) a vaulted structure

• a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down

• revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights

• a former monetary unit in Great Britain

• a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around

• a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism

• a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string

• a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line

• a short or shortened tail of certain animals

• a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)

• move up and down repeatedly in a quick, short movement

• ride a bobsled

• remove or shorten the tail of an animal

• make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect

• cut hair in the style of a bob

• confined by bonds

• held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

• secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• the greatest possible degree of something

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

• (usually followed by `to') governed by fate

• covered or wrapped with a bandage

• headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'

• bound by an oath

• bound by contract

• confined in the bowels

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• spring back; spring away from an impact

• any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis

• pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces

• a crime (especially a robbery)

• a playful leap or hop

• gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

• jump about playfully

• To make merry; to have fun; to romp; to behave playfully and uninhibitedly.

• To cause to be merry.

• The act of one who frolics.

• To move about playfully; to frolic.

• To do a forward roll.

• The act of one who gambols.

• the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)

• twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer

• an informal dance where popular music is played

• jump lightly

• move quickly from one place to another

• travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.

• traverse as if by a short airplane trip

• jump across

• make a jump forward or upward

• the act of pouncing

• move down on as if in an attack

• a gait in which steps and hops alternate

• a mistake resulting from neglect

• bypass

• intentionally fail to attend

• jump lightly

• leave suddenly

• bound off one point after another

• cause to skip over a surface

• the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring

• a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed

• a natural flow of ground water

• a point at which water issues forth

• the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• develop into a distinctive entity

• spring back; spring away from an impact

• develop suddenly

• produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

• an abrupt transition

• a sudden and decisive increase

• the distance leaped (or to be leaped)

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• pass abruptly from one state or topic to another

• jump down from an elevated point

• cause to jump or leap

• a gait in which steps and hops alternate

• a mistake resulting from neglect

• bypass

• intentionally fail to attend

• jump lightly

• leave suddenly

• bound off one point after another

• cause to skip over a surface

• the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring

• a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed

• a natural flow of ground water

• a point at which water issues forth

• the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• develop into a distinctive entity

• spring back; spring away from an impact

• develop suddenly

• produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly