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bounding

/ˈbaʊndɪŋ/ adjective C2
  1. Containing all points of a given set within it.
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The Tin Woodman was about to reply when he heard a low growl, and turning his head (which worked beautifully on hinges) he saw a strange beast come bounding over the grass toward them.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 51 · B2
Rikki-tikki was bounding all round Nagaina, keeping just out of reach of her stroke, his little eyes like hot coals.
The Jungle Book, p. 82 · B2
So, bounding and crashing and whooping and yelling, the whole tribe of Bandar-log swept along the tree-roads with Mowgli their prisoner.
The Jungle Book, p. 39 · B2
At every step that Edmond took he disturbed the lizards glittering with the hues of the emerald; afar off he saw the wild goats bounding from crag to crag.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 254 · C1

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