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Saltation

noun
1.
(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface.
2.
(genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species.
3.
An abrupt transition.  Synonyms: jump, leap.
4.
Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music.  Synonyms: dance, dancing, terpsichore.
5.
A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards.  Synonyms: bounce, bound, leap, leaping, spring.





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"Saltation" Quotes from Famous Books



... fustigation, castigation, thumping, mauling, verberation, pommeling; pulsation, throb, throbbing, saltation; defeat, ...
— Putnam's Word Book • Louis A. Flemming
... the while, and snapping his fingers over his head, he of a sudden prolonged his side-step until it brought him to the place where Edward was standing, and, still keeping time to the music like Harlequin in a pantomime, he thrust a letter into our hero's hand, and continued his saltation without pause or intermission, Edward, who perceived that the address was in Rose's handwriting, retired to peruse it, leaving the faithful bearer to continue his exercise until the piper or he should be ...
— Waverley • Sir Walter Scott


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