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Saltate (Verb)

Move by saltation; "The sand grains are saltated by the wind".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Dust particles saltate under the force of strong turbulent winds, leading to increased dust suspension.
Small rocks saltate as they bounce across the frozen lake's surface, propelled by the icy blasts.
When fast-moving air hits the sand dunes, the sand grains saltate, creating a series of small ridges.
The sand grains in ancient riverbeds reveal that they saltate across the landscape when rivers once flowed rapidly.
Stream pebbles saltate across the surface of the shallow brook, propelled by gentle currents.

Leap or skip, often in dancing; "These fish swim with a saltating motion".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The dancers began to saltate across the stage, their movements fluid and carefree.
With each new rhythm, the children started to saltate around the playground, full of energy and joy.
In the park, she began to saltate along the winding path, feeling the sun on her face.
The bird started to saltate on the branch, its small feet barely grasping the thin twig.
As the opera required, the performers had to saltate in harmony, maintaining the synchronized dance.