outleap

[ out-leep ]

verb (used with object)

, out·leaped or out·leapt, out·leap·ing.

1. to leap ahead of or over.
2. to surpass in leaping.

verb (used without object)

, out·leaped or out·leapt, out·leap·ing.

1. to leap forth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outleap¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; out- + leap

Example Sentences

This is what one wishes for Mordax—that his heart and brain should restrain the outleap of roar and talons.

From Project Gutenberg

The outleap of fury in the dagger-thrust had evidently exhausted him.

From Project Gutenberg