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

Cornell researchers combined soft microactuators with high-energy-density chemical fuel to create an insect-scale quadrupedal robot that is powered by combustion and can outrace, outlift, outflex and outleap its electric-driven competitors.

From Science Daily

One expert skeptically recalls a Russian proverb: “He can’t outleap himself.”

From Washington Post

Beason, a sophomore Oregon State transfer, has been the more consistent of the two so far at camp — in terms of drops — but Nunnally has an advantage in range and can outleap defensive backs on 50/50 balls.

From Seattle Times

Fear and anger too often “outleap reason.”

From Washington Post

With “Richard Jewell,” Eastwood’s artistry, his cinematic unconscious, imbues this pugnacious drama with urgent present-day observations that outleap its historical context—and maybe even his intentions.

From The New Yorker