Definitions

1. noun

a sudden jump or leap; a brief, sudden movement of something in the air, often as a result of being blown by the wind.

“The leaves on the tree underwent a brief saltation due to the strong gust of wind.”

2. noun

the process of jumping or leaping from one place to another.

“The migration of the wildebeest was a remarkable example of saltation across the savannah.”

3. noun

the process of sediment or particles falling through water or air, often as a result of being transported by a current or wind.

“The study of saltation in rivers helped scientists understand the formation of sandbars and riverbanks.”

4. noun

a sudden or brief movement or action, often as a result of being stimulated or triggered.

“The sudden saltation in the stock market caught many investors off guard.”

5. verb

to jump or leap from one place to another.

“The deer saltated across the river, using the stepping stones to reach the other side.”

6. verb

to jump or leap over something, often as a result of being blown or carried by a current or wind.

“The dust particles saltated over the fence, causing a cloud of debris to form.”