Definition of outleap
: a surge of feeling, activity, or growth : outburst He felt an outleap of interest and compassion toward her … — George Eliot
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First Known Use of outleap
14th century
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.
First Known Use of outleap
1594
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