leaper
/ˈlipər/
noun
- A person or animal that jumps or springs into the air.
- The young leaper cleared the fence with ease.
- The horse was a natural leaper, winning every jumping competition.
- In the meadow, a leaper frog startled the hikers.
- A person who jumps from a high place, especially as a stunt or in an emergency.
- The firefighter rescued the leaper from the burning building.
- A base jumper is a type of leaper who uses a parachute.
- The cliff leaper dove into the water far below.