SALTATION
Definition:
- [noun] (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
- [noun] a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
- [noun] an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
Synonyms: leap, jump
- [noun] taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Synonyms: dancing, dance, terpsichore
- [noun] a light springing movement upwards or forwards
Synonyms: leap, leaping, spring, bound, bounce
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Related Words:
- quantum jump
- adagio
- break dancing, break dance
- nautch, nauch, nautch dance
- pavane, pavan
- saraband
- skank
- slam dancing, slam dance
- step dancing, hoofing
- toe dancing, toe dance
- stage dancing, choreography
- pas seul, variation
- pas de deux, duet
- pas de trois
- pas de quatre
- social dancing
- ritual dancing, ritual dance, ceremonial dance
- caper, capriole
- pounce
