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saltation

9 letters · 7 distinct letters

  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

    (genetics) 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

  4. noun

    taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

  5. noun

    a light, self propelled movement upwards or forwards

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