saut

Definitions of saut
  1. noun
    a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
    synonyms: bond
  2. noun
    the act of jumping over an obstacle
    synonyms: voltige
  3. noun
    the distance leaped (or to be leaped)
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    type of:
    distance
    the property created by the space between two objects or points
  4. noun
    an abrupt transition
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    type of:
    transition
    a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another
  5. noun
    a sudden and decisive increase
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    type of:
    augmentation
    a change resulting in an increase
  6. noun
    the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
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    types:
    saut en longueur
    the act of jumping as far as possible from a running start
    type of:
    athlétisme
    participating in athletic sports performed on a running track or on the field associated with it
  7. noun
    the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground
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    types:
    bond
    a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
    voltige
    the act of jumping over an obstacle
    type of:
    force motrice, force propulsive, propulsion
    the act of propelling
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