Canter: meaning, definitions and examples

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canter

[ ˈkæn·tər ]

Noun / Verb

^{Context #1 | Noun}

horse riding

A canter is a three-beat gait of a horse or other quadruped between a trot and a gallop.

Synonyms

gallop, lope.

Examples of usage

The horse broke into a canter as soon as the rider gave the command.
She rode the horse at a steady canter along the trail.

^{Context #2 | Verb}

horse riding

To canter is to move at a pace between a trot and a gallop.

Synonyms

gallop, lope.

Examples of usage

The horse began to canter when the rider nudged it with their heel.
He cantered along the beach, enjoying the freedom of the open space.

Translations

Translations of the word "canter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trote

🇮🇳 कैंटर

🇩🇪 trab

🇮🇩 trot

🇺🇦 тридцять

🇵🇱 kłus

🇯🇵 キャンター

🇫🇷 petit galop

🇪🇸 trote

🇹🇷 dörtnala

🇰🇷 캔터

🇸🇦 كانتير

🇨🇿 klus

🇸🇰 klus

🇨🇳 慢跑

🇸🇮 kas

🇮🇸 tölt

🇰🇿 трот

🇬🇪 კანტერი

🇦🇿 yürüş

🇲🇽 trote

Etymology

The word 'canter' originated in the mid-18th century from the obsolete word 'canter' meaning 'to sing or chant'. It was later used to describe the leisurely horse pace between a trot and a gallop, reflecting the rhythmic movement akin to a song. Over time, the term became widely accepted in the equestrian world to refer to this specific gait of a horse.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,433, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.

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