verspringen

Definitions of verspringen
  1. verb
    move forward by leaps and bounds
    synonyms: bespringen, overslaan, springen
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    afschampen, afspringen, kaatsen, ketsen, stuiten, stuiteren, terugkaatsen, terugspringen, terugstuiten, veren, zwiepen
    spring back; spring away from an impact
    hopsen
    move around heavily and clumsily
    schansspringen, skispringen
    jump on skis
    bokjespringen, bokspringen, overspringen
    jump across
    overspringen
    jump across or leap over (an obstacle)
    dansen, wippen
    jump lightly
    dartelen, rondspringen
    jump about playfully
    hordenlopen
    jump a hurdle
    type of:
    bewegen
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
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