Cryptic crossword clue
Leap from horse-drawn carriage, falling short 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CABRIOLE

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The straight part
We know that "Leap" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case leap = cabriole.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CABRIOLE mean?

CABRIOLE noun
  1. A type of furniture leg used in certain ornate styles of furniture such as Queen Anne, having a double curve resembling the leg of an animal.

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