Trotter: meaning, definitions and examples

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trotter

 

[ หˆtrษ’tษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal type

A trotter is a horse trained for the sport of harness racing, where it pulls a two-wheeled cart known as a sulky. Trotting horses are bred specifically for their speed and endurance in a trot, which is a specific gait where the horse moves its legs in diagonal pairs.

Synonyms

harness horse, racehorse.

Examples of usage

  • The trotter won the race by a large margin.
  • Many trainers prefer trotters for their gentle nature.
  • We attended the harness racing event to watch the trotters compete.
Context #2 | Noun

individual

A trotter can also refer to a person who travels or moves about on foot, particularly in a leisurely manner. This usage is less common and often describes a casual walker or someone who enjoys taking strolls.

Synonyms

stroller, walker.

Examples of usage

  • She is a known trotter in the local park.
  • The trotter took their time enjoying the scenery.
  • On weekends, he becomes a trotter, exploring the city on foot.

Translations

Translations of the word "trotter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trotador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‰เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lรคufer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะณัƒะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biegacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒญใƒƒใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trotteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trotador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koลŸucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋กœํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฏุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bฤ›ลพec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ beลพec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ท‘ๆญฅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tekmovalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlaupari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะณั–ั€ัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒ”แƒœแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trotador

Etymology

The term 'trotter' has its roots in the world of horse racing, particularly in the 19th century when organized harness racing became popular. The word 'trot' originates from the Old French 'trotter', which means to run, and is closely associated with the gait of a horse where the legs move in diagonal pairs. Over time, 'trotter' evolved to specifically denote the horses trained for this type of racing. Additionally, the term has broadened to describe individuals who move about leisurely, reflecting the natural human inclination to walk and explore one's surroundings. Today, 'trotter' is commonly used in equestrian contexts and colloquially among those who enjoy walking.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,489 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.