gallop

The word “gallop” has 2 syllables: gal-lop

It's pronounced as /ˈɡæləp/

What is synonym and antonym for gallop?

In the thesaurus, “gallop” has 10 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gallop along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for gallop

noun
1. The fastest gait of a horse, a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously.
2. An abnormal rhythm of the heart, made up of three or four sounds, like a horse's gallop.
verb
1. (of a horse, etc) To run at a gallop.
2. To ride at a galloping pace.
3. To cause to gallop.
4. To make electrical or other utility lines sway and/or move up and down violently, usually due to a combination of high winds and ice accrual on the lines.
5. To run very fast.
6. To go rapidly or carelessly, as in making a hasty examination.
7. (of an infection, especially pneumonia) To progress rapidly through the body.

The majestic horse broke into a gallop as it raced across the open field.
The sound of hoofbeats echoed through the valley as the horses began to gallop.
The children watched in awe as the herd of wild horses thundered past in a frenzied gallop.
With determination in his eyes, the jockey urged his horse into a swift gallop toward the finish line.
As the storm approached, the waves began to gallop towards the shore, crashing against the rocks with increasing intensity.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gallop, such as: amble, crawl, creep, dart, dash, drag, hurry.

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