Gallop meaning

What does “gallop” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“gallop” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously.

gallop

noun

  1. a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously

verb

  1. ride at a galloping pace

    “He was galloping down the road”

  2. go at galloping speed

    “The horse was galloping along”

  3. cause to move at full gallop

    “Did you gallop the horse just now?”

    Synonymsextend

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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