canter
/ˈkæntə(ɹ)/
noun
- 1
A gait of a horse between a trot and a gallop, consisting of three beats and a "suspension" phase, where there are no feet on the ground. Also describing this gait on other four legged animals.
- 2
A ride on a horse at such speed.
verb
- 1
To move at such pace.
- 2
To cause to move at a canter; to ride (a horse) at a canter.
noun
- 1
One who cants or whines; a beggar.
- 2
One who makes hypocritical pretensions to goodness; one who uses canting language.
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