gait
/ɡeɪt/
NOUN
1. Manner of walking or stepping
The way a person or animal walks, moves, or places its feet, including the rhythm, speed, and style of movement.
1.1. Style or manner of walking
The characteristic way someone walks, including their posture, stride, and general manner of movement.
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Examples
- Her confident gait revealed her sense of purpose.
- The elderly gentleman's slow gait reflected the passage of time.
- The injured athlete limped slightly, altering his usual smooth gait.
- The robotic assistant replicated a human-like gait as it moved across the room.
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1.2. Speed or rhythm of movement
The rate, tempo, or rhythm at which a person or animal moves while walking or traveling.
Synonyms
Examples
- The runner adjusted his gait to maintain a steady pace.
- She slowed her gait as the path became steeper.
- The horse maintained a consistent gait throughout the journey.
Related Words
- velocity
- rapidity
- swiftness
- celerity
- acceleration
- quickness
NOUN
2. A particular way a horse moves
One of the distinct patterns of movement a horse uses when traveling, whether naturally or through training.
2.1. Horse movement or traveling pattern
A specific pattern or rhythm of a horse's foot movements, such as walking, trotting, cantering, or galloping.
Synonyms
Examples
- The horse moved gracefully with a majestic gait.
- The trainer taught the horse a smooth and balanced gait.
- The rider asked the horse to change from a trot to a canter.
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VERB
3. To teach a specific gait to a horse
To train a horse to perform a particular manner or pattern of movement.
3.1. Training a horse's movement
Teaching or conditioning a horse to perform a specific gait through instruction and practice.
Synonyms
Examples
- The trainer works patiently to gait the young horse.
- The horse was gaited to perform a smooth and steady movement.