loikata — meaning in English

English meaning

• defect noun A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
• leap verb To jump a long distance, or jump over something suddenly and forcefully.
• leapfrog noun A children's game in which players take turns vaulting over each other's stooped backs.
• stride verb To walk with long, confident steps.
• vault noun A strong, secure room, especially one used to store money, valuables, or important records.

Senses

loikata is used for these senses in English:

• defect (law) To flee one's country and seek asylum.
• stride (intransitive) To walk with long steps.
• vault (ambitransitive) To jump or leap over with a hand and/or foot on the item for support.

defect — full definition

1. noun A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
2. verb To abandon one's country, party, or cause, especially to join an opposing one.

leap — full definition

1. verb To jump a long distance, or jump over something suddenly and forcefully.
2. noun The act of jumping, or the distance covered by a jump.
3. noun A sudden and significant advance or improvement.

Related Finnish words