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bounding

/ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
nounadjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #14500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The action of leaping or moving with large steps; running with a bouncing motion.

    "The dog's joyful bounding through the snow brought a smile to her face."

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Derived from the verb bound (to leap or jump), originating from Old French 'bondir' (to resound, later to leap).

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