1. present participle of leap; jumping or springing through the air

1. characterized by sudden jumps or rapid increases

1. the action of jumping or springing

Examples

• The deer was leaping gracefully over the fallen logs.
• She watched the children leaping from rock to rock across the stream.
• The stock market showed leaping gains this quarter.
• His leaping ability made him an excellent basketball player.
• The cat’s sudden leaping startled the birds.
• Leaping flames danced in the fireplace.
• The gymnast’s leaping routine impressed the judges.