saltate meaning

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saltate (verb): move by saltation.

saltate has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

saltate as a verb

  1. move by saltation
    • The sand grains are saltated by the wind

    Type of: move

    Related forms: saltation

  2. leap or skip, often in dancing
    • These fish swim with a saltating motion

    Type of: jump

    Related forms: saltation

Word lists: words starting with SA · words ending in TE · 7-letter words

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