1. a person or animal that jumps or springs

Examples

• The kangaroo is an excellent leaper, able to jump over 25 feet in a single bound.
• As a skilled leaper, she easily cleared the hurdle during track practice.
• The cat proved to be quite a leaper, jumping from the floor to the top shelf.
• The young leaper practiced his long jump technique every afternoon.
• Frogs are natural leapers, using their powerful hind legs to propel themselves.
• The gymnast was known as a graceful leaper in her floor routines.