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Canter
/ˈkæntə(ɹ)/
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.
📖 Definitions of "Canter"
- 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.
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To move at such pace.
- 2
To cause to move at a canter; to ride (a horse) at a canter.
🔄 Synonyms of "Canter"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| lopenoun | To travel an easy pace with long strides. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Canter"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| lopenoun | An easy pace with long strides. |
| burynoun | A borough; a manor |
| trotnoun | A gait of a person or animal faster than a walk but slower than a run. |
| canterbury gallopnoun | canter (horse gait) |
| gallopnoun | The fastest gait of a horse, a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously. |
| pacenoun | A step. |
| pacernoun | One who paces. |
| trotternoun | The foot of a pig, sheep, or other quadruped, especially when prepared as meat. |
| töltnoun | A four-beat lateral ambling gait mainly found in Icelandic horses. |
| amblenoun | An unhurried leisurely walk or stroll. |
| careernoun | One’s calling in life; one's working occupation or profession, especially when pursued seriously and/or over a long period of time. |
| passagenoun | A paragraph or section of text or music with particular meaning. |
| pasitrotenoun | A horse gait similar to an amble |
| trainnoun | Elongated or trailing portion. |
| countertimenoun | (obsolete) Opposition; resistance. |
| dogtrotnoun | A steady trotting motion similar to that of a dog. |
| caracolenoun | A half-turn performed by a horse and rider in dressage. |
| passadenoun | (fencing) A pass or thrust. |
| high-steppernoun | A horse that lifts its hooves high when walking, trotting, etc. |
| equinismnoun | (medicine, dated) A horselike gait sometimes resulting from gunshot injury to the legs. |
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