Kanter — meaning in English

English meaning

• canter noun A horse's gait that is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.
• lope verb To move with a relaxed, easy stride, usually at a steady pace.

Senses

Kanter is used for these senses in English:

• canter 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.
• lope An easy pace with long strides.

canter — full definition

1. noun A horse's gait that is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.
2. verb To move, or to ride a horse, at this gait.

lope — full definition

1. verb To move with a relaxed, easy stride, usually at a steady pace.
2. noun An easy, long-strided way of moving.

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