jump
jump
noun
An act of propelling oneself suddenly upwards or forwards into the air.
"He made a big jump over the puddle."
verb
Propel oneself suddenly upwards or forwards into the air using one's legs.
"The dog jumped onto the sofa."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: jumping, jumpstart, jump-start, leap, skip, pass over, skip over, start, startle, spring, bound, saltation