Hop, skip and jump (4)

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leap

I believe this clue is a triple definition!

'hop' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'skip' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

'and' is a link.

'jump' is the third definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for leap that I've seen before include "Spring suddenly" , "Sudden bound" , "Sudden surge" , "Abrupt change; spring" , "Basket" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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