SALTATION

Definition:

1. [noun] (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
   
   
2. [noun] a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
   
   
3. [noun] an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
   Synonyms: leap, jump
   
   
4. [noun] taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
   Synonyms: dancing, dance, terpsichore
   
   
5. [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

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