Leap over is an action that involves jumping over an obstacle or gap. The two crossword solutions for this term are VAULT (5 letters) and HURDLE (6 letters). VAULT is a gymnastics move in which the athlete jumps over an obstacle, usually a high bar, using their hands to propel them into the air. HURDLE is a track and field event in which athletes must jump over a series of obstacles, usually high bars, in order to complete the race.