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Curvet

A particular leap of a horse, when he raises both his fore legs at once, equally advanced, and, as his fore legs are falling, raises his hind legs, so that all his legs are in the air at once.

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Bound 76% connected

of Bind

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Jump 76% connected

A kind of loose jacket for men.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Leap 76% connected

A basket.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Spring 76% connected

To leap; to bound; to jump.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

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Vaulting 92% connected

of Vault

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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