eng: saltation

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Meaning
means	(noun) (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface saltation
means	(noun) (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species saltation
means	(noun) an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues" leap, saltation, jump
means	(noun) taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music terpsichore, dancing, dance, saltation
means	(noun) a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards bounce, saltation, leaping, bound, leap, spring
means	e/Saltation (biology)
means	e/Saltation (geology)