jumps

noun

Sudden upward movements or obstacles that must be cleared in sports.

"The horse cleared all the jumps easily."

verb

Propels oneself quickly into the air using one's legs, often over an obstacle.

"The athlete jumps over the high bar."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: jumping, jumpstart, jump-start, leap, skip, pass over, skip over, start, startle, spring, bound, saltation