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Galloping: meaning, definitions and examples

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galloping

 

[ หˆษกรฆl.ษ™.pษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

horse action

Galloping is a fast gait of a horse, characterized by a four-beat rhythm and the horse's legs moving in a coordinated manner. It is typically faster than trotting and can be used for racing or traveling quickly.

Synonyms

racing, running, sprinting

Examples of usage

  • The horse was galloping across the field.
  • She watched as the riders galloped past the finish line.
  • The children laughed as they galloped along the beach.
  • The athlete trained hard to perfect his galloping technique.
Context #2 | Verb

movement style

Galloping can also refer to moving quickly in a bounding manner, similar to how a horse runs. This term can be used to describe energetic movements in various contexts, not just equestrian.

Synonyms

bounding, leaping

Examples of usage

  • He was galloping through the park, enjoying the sunny day.
  • The kids were galloping around the playground.
  • She galloped toward the finish line, determined to win.
  • He could hear the sound of galloping footsteps behind him.

Translations

Translations of the word "galloping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น galope

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅˆเคฒเฅ‰เคชเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช galoppierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berlari kencang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐะบะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ galopujฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฎใƒฃใƒญใƒƒใƒ”ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท galopant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ galopante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถrtnala koลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ๋กœํ•‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฑูƒุถ ุงู„ุณุฑูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klusat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃžๅฅ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ galopiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gallop

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐะปัŒะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒšแƒแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qalop

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ galopante

Etymology

The word 'galloping' originates from the Middle English word 'galopen', which comes from the Old French 'galoper', meaning 'to gallop' or 'to run fast'. The term is closely related to the Latin word 'gallopare', which is formed with 'gallo', meaning 'to leap or jump'. The sense of the term has evolved over time to encompass not only the specific action of a horse moving at high speed but also a broader notion of quick, vigorous movement. The imagery associated with galloping often evokes excitement, freedom, and speed, making it a popular term in literature, sports, and everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,019, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.