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Definition of leaper

leaper

/ˈliːpər/
leap · er
Plural:leapers
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leaper Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or animal that leaps, jumps, or springs vigorously into the air, such as a high-jumping athlete or a salmon ascending a waterfall.

Example

"The basketball player is an exceptional leaper who easily out-rebounds taller opponents."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'hleapere', originally referring to a runner, courier, or vagrant dancer, formed from the verb 'hleapan' (to leap or jump) and the agent suffix '-ere' (-er).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leaper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leaper
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