Definitions

1. verb (past tense of leap)

past tense of leap; to jump over or at something; to spring or jump with sudden motion

“The horse leapt over the fence and continued to run.”

2. verb (past tense of leap, literary or poetic)

past tense of leap; to spring or jump up and down; to be filled with joyful excitement

“The children leapt with joy upon seeing their presents.”

3. noun

a leap or a jump

“The leapt of the tiger startled the tourists.”