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Noun — A horse's fastest gait, where all four hooves leave the ground at once.

How to use gallop

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at a full gallop galloping inflation gallop across

Etymology

From Old French galoper, from a Frankish phrase meaning "to run well."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gallop” mean?

The word “gallop” means a horse's fastest gait, where all four hooves leave the ground at once. In plain terms, a horse's fastest speed, or moving/progressing very fast in general.

How do you pronounce “gallop”?

“Gallop” is pronounced GA-luhp (/ˈɡæləp/ in IPA).

How do you use “gallop” in a sentence?

Here is “gallop” used in a sentence: “The horse broke into a gallop across the open field.”

What part of speech is “gallop”?

Depending on how it is used, “gallop” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “gallop” come from?

The word “gallop” comes from Old French. From Old French galoper, from a Frankish phrase meaning "to run well.".

How many meanings does “gallop” have?

“Gallop” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a horse's fastest gait, where all four hooves leave the ground at once.

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