saltation

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(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
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(genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
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an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
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taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
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a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards