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gal·lop
 gallop
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- pronunciation:
- gae
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
gallops, galloping, galloped |
| definition 1: |
to ride a horse at full speed.
The cowboy galloped alongside the herd of cattle. |
| definition 2: |
to move or run forward rapidly; go fast.
Wild horses galloped freely across the range.- antonyms:
- amble
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| related words: |
hurtle |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the fastest pace of a horse or other animal that has four legs. During a gallop, all four feet are off the ground at one point during each stride.
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| related words: |
pace |
| derivation: |
galloper (n.) |
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