saltation

Noun
  1. (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface (synset 113573847)
    referred to in: geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
    is a type of: action, activity, natural action, natural process - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
  2. (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species (synset 107441332)
    referred to in: genetic science, genetics - the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
    is a type of: chromosomal mutation, genetic mutation, mutation - (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
  3. An abrupt transition (synset 107373585)
    "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
    is a type of: transition - a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another
    subtypes: quantum jump - (physics) an abrupt transition of an electron or atom or molecule from one quantum state to another with the emission or absorption of a quantum
    same as: jump, leap
  4. Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music (synset 100429255)
    associated with:
    • sidestep - a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
    • tap - a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing)
    • busker - a person who entertains people for money in public places (as by singing or dancing), usually while asking for money
    • jive - dance to jive music; dance the jive
    • dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe - move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
    • clog - dance a clog dance
    • tap dance - perform a tap dance
    • belly dance - perform a belly dance
    • heel - perform with the heels
    • shimmy - dance a shimmy
    is a type of:
    subtypes:
    • adagio - a slow section of a pas de deux requiring great skill and strength by the dancers
    • break dance, break dancing - a form of solo dancing that involves rapid acrobatic moves in which different parts of the body touch the ground; normally performed to the rhythm of rap music
    • courante - a court dance of the 16th century; consisted of short advances and retreats
    • nauch, nautch, nautch dance - an intricate traditional dance in India performed by professional dancing girls
    • pavan, pavane - a stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries
    • phrase - dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence
    • saraband - a stately court dance of the 17th and 18th centuries; in slow time
    • skank - a rhythmic dance to reggae music performed by bending forward and extending the hands while bending the knees
    • slam dance, slam dancing - a form of dancing in which dancers slam into one another; normally performed to punk rock
    • hoofing, step dancing - dancing in which the steps are more important than gestures or postures
    • toe dance, toe dancing - a dance performed on tiptoe
    • choreography, stage dancing - a show involving artistic dancing
    • pas seul, variation - (ballet) a solo dance or dance figure
    • duet, pas de deux - (ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble)
    • pas de trois - (ballet) a dance for three people
    • pas de quatre - (ballet) a dance for four people
    • social dancing - dancing as part of a social occasion
    • mambo - a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba
    • ceremonial dance, ritual dance, ritual dancing - a dance that is part of a religious ritual
    same as: dance, dancing, terpsichore
  5. A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards (synset 100121022)
    is a type of: jump, jumping - the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground
    subtypes:
    same as: bounce, bound, leap, leaping, spring

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