Meaning of gallop in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡæləp/

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  1. Verb

    gallop

    Definitions

    1. ride at a galloping pace

    Examples

    • « He was galloping down the road »
  2. 2. go at galloping speed

    Examples

    • « The horse was galloping along »
  3. 3. cause to move at full gallop

    Examples

    • « Did you gallop the horse just now? »

  4. Noun

    gallop

    Etymology

    early 16th century: from Old French galop (noun), galoper, variants of Old Northern French walop, waloper (see wallop)

    Definitions

    1. a fast gait of a horse

    Examples

    • « a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously »

    Derived terms

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