Gait: meaning, definitions and examples
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gait
[ ษกeษชt ]
walking style
A person's manner of walking.
Synonyms
manner of walking, pace, stride, walk.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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gait |
Used to describe the way someone walks, specifically noting its distinctive characteristics or the rhythms of their steps.
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walk |
A very general term for the act of moving on foot, not focusing on any specific characteristic.
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stride |
Describes long, decisive steps, often associated with confidence or purpose.
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pace |
Refers to the speed or rate at which someone walks, rather than the style or characteristics of the walk.
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manner of walking |
A general term referring to how someone walks, often used in descriptive contexts.
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Examples of usage
- He had a confident gait as he entered the room.
- Her gait was slow and deliberate, showing her exhaustion.
horse movement
The pattern of steps of a horse.
Synonyms
horse movement, horse pace, horse stride.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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gait |
Suitable for describing the way a person or animal moves, particularly their walking pattern.
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horse movement |
Useful when discussing any general movement of a horse, including walking, running, or any specific motion.
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horse pace |
Best used when referring to the speed or rhythm at which a horse moves, particularly in riding or racing contexts.
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horse stride |
This term is appropriate for talking about the length or distance of a single step a horse takes.
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Examples of usage
- The horse's smooth gait impressed the judges.
- The trainer worked on improving the horse's gait for the competition.
Translations
Translations of the word "gait" in other languages:
๐ต๐น marcha
- andar
- passo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฒ
- เคเคฎเคจ
- เคเคคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Gang
- Gangart
- Schritt
๐ฎ๐ฉ langkah
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะพะดะฐ
- ั ะพะดะฐ ััั ั
- ััะธะปั ั ะพะดะธ
๐ต๐ฑ chรณd
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญฉใๆน
๐ซ๐ท dรฉmarche
- allure
- pas
๐ช๐ธ marcha
- paso
- andar
๐น๐ท yรผrรผyรผล
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑธ์๊ฑธ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุดูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ chลฏze
๐ธ๐ฐ chรดdza
๐จ๐ณ ๆญฅๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ hoja
๐ฎ๐ธ gangur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฏัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yeriล
๐ฒ๐ฝ marcha
- paso
- andar
Etymology
The word 'gait' originated from the Old Norse word 'gata,' meaning 'way' or 'street.' Over time, it evolved to refer to the way a person or animal walks. The concept of gait has been studied in various disciplines, including medicine, biomechanics, and zoology, to understand movement patterns and abnormalities.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #12,160, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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