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outleap

noun out·leap \ ˈau̇t-ˌlēp \

Definition of outleap

: a surge of feeling, activity, or growth : outburst

He felt an outleap of interest and compassion toward her …
—George Eliot

First Known Use of outleap

14th century

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outleap

verb out·leap \ ˌau̇t-ˈlēp \

Definition of outleap

transitive verb

: to outdo in leaping : outjump

… Tillman outleaped the receiver for the slightly underthrown pass …
—Nunyo Demasio

Most species of hares, the snowshoe being an exception, live in more open habitat than rabbits and tend to outleap and outrun predators.
—John O. Whitaker, Jr.

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Tittle then threw a 41-yard bomb to rookie halfback R.C. Owens, who outleaped Jack Christiansen and Jim David in the end zone for the winning score with 10 seconds left.

— carlos monarrez, Detroit Free Press, "1957 Detroit Lions: What happened each game during championship season," 5 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of outleap

1594

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