Take A Hop (Verb)
Meaning
Spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The child dropped the ball, and it took a hop back up before coming to rest on the floor.
- When the metal spring was compressed and released, it took a hop back to its original shape.
- The basketball took a hop off the rim before bouncing back towards the player's hands.
- The particles in the air took a hop away from each other after colliding in mid-air.
- As the bike hit the pothole, the rider felt the seat take a hop under them.