saltellare — meaning in English

English meaning

• caper noun A playful, high-spirited jump or leap.
• hop noun A short jump, especially on one leg or foot.
• skip verb To move along lightly with a hop in each step.

Senses

saltellare is used for these senses in English:

• caper To leap or jump about in a sprightly or playful manner.
• hop (intransitive) To jump a short distance.
• skip (intransitive) To move by hopping on alternate feet.

caper — full definition

1. noun A playful, high-spirited jump or leap.
2. noun A carefully planned, often elaborate crime, especially a robbery — or a story about one.
3. verb To leap or skip about playfully.
4. noun The small, pickled flower bud of the caper plant, used as a pungent, salty seasoning.

hop — full definition

1. noun A short jump, especially on one leg or foot.
2. noun A short trip, especially by plane.
3. verb To jump a short distance, often on one leg.
4. noun A climbing plant whose flowers are used to flavour beer.

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