Word Information

Saltation

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
  • Words with Friends

Definitions for Saltation

noun
(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
noun
(genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
noun
an abrupt transition
Synonyms
Examples
  1. a successful leap from college to the major leagues
noun
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Synonyms
dancing dance terpsichore
noun
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
Synonyms

Scrabble (9 points)

Words with Friends (11 points)

Unscramble "Saltation"