Meaning of the word canter in English
What does canter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
canter
US /ˈkæn.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈkæn.tər/
Noun
a three-beat gait of a horse, faster than a trot but slower than a gallop
Example:
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The horse broke into a gentle canter.
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She enjoyed the rhythmic canter through the fields.
Verb
to ride a horse at a canter
Example:
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The jockey asked the horse to canter around the track.
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We decided to canter through the forest.