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English verb: saltate

1. saltate (motion) move by saltation


SamplesThe sand grains are saltated by the wind.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)displace, move

2. saltate (motion) leap or skip, often in dancing


SamplesThese fish swim with a saltating motion.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Something is ----ing PP.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)bound, jump, leap, spring









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