bounding
adjectiveUK /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
US /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
Moving with big happy jumps.
The puppy came bounding across the grass to greet us.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Forming the edge or limit of something.
A fence marks the bounding line of the garden.
3. Growing or increasing very quickly.
Her excitement was bounding as the trip got closer.
4. The act of jumping forward in large steps.
The deer's bounding through the forest was beautiful to watch.