Associations to the word «Canter»

Wiktionary

CANTER, noun. 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.
CANTER, noun. A ride on a horse at such speed.
CANTER, verb. (intransitive) To move at such pace.
CANTER, verb. (intransitive) To cause to move at a canter; to ride (a horse) at a canter.
CANTER, noun. One who cants or whines; a beggar.
CANTER, noun. One who makes hypocritical pretensions to goodness; one who uses canting language.

Dictionary definition

CANTER, noun. A smooth three-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop.
CANTER, verb. Ride at a canter; "The men cantered away".
CANTER, verb. Go at a canter, of horses.
CANTER, verb. Ride at a cantering pace; "He cantered the horse across the meadow".

Wise words

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