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Ambling

To stroll or walk slowly and leisurely.

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verb
  1. 1

    To stroll or walk slowly and leisurely.

  2. 2

    Of a quadruped: to move along by using both legs on one side, and then the other.

noun
  1. 1

    The act of one who ambles.

    "the amblings of a horse"

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strollverbA wandering on foot; an idle and leisurely walk; a ramble; a saunter.
saunterverb(intransitive) To stroll, or walk at a leisurely pace.
rambleverb(often with on, about, or both) To talk or write incessantly, unclearly, or incoherently, with many digressions.
perambulationnoun(rare) A survey, a tour; a walking around.
moseyverb(chiefly US, dialectal, intransitive) To amble; to walk or proceed in a leisurely manner.
promenadeverbTo walk for amusement, show, or exercise.
saunteringverbA casual stroll.
gambolingnounAlternative form of gambolling. [The act of one who gambols.]
gambollingnounThe act of one who gambols.
traipseverb(intransitive, colloquial) To walk about, especially when expending much effort, or unnecessary effort.
wanderverb(intransitive) To move without purpose or specified destination; often in search of livelihood.
toddlenounA carefree or aimless gait; a stroll.
stumblenounA fall, trip or substantial misstep.
strollingverbThe taking of a stroll.
meanderingnounAn instance or period of roaming.
walkaboutnounA walking trip.
gambadonoun(usually in the plural) Either of a pair of protective leather gaiters on a saddle.
totteringverbUnsteady, precarious or rickety.
gambadenoun(Scotland or obsolete) A prank or frolic.
gambolnounAn instance of running or skipping about playfully.

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