Circus Performance Vocabulary

noun a descent from a horse or bicycle

verb to get off or alight from a horse, bicycle, or other mode of transportation

• The rider was instructed to dismount from the horse before entering the competition arena.
• Hey, can you dismount from the bike so I can take a turn?
• I had to dismount from the skateboard to avoid crashing into the fence.
• It's time to dismount from your high horse and start listening to other people's opinions.

verb to jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force

• The gazelle was leaping gracefully through the savannah.
• Did you see that cat leaping onto the table?
• He was leaping like a boss during the dance battle.
• Her heart was leaping with joy when she received the good news.