Meaning of the word trotting in English

What does trotting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

trotting

US /ˈtrɑtɪŋ/
UK /ˈtrɒtɪŋ/

Noun

the action of a horse or other quadruped moving at a trot

Example:
The horse's steady trotting made for a comfortable ride.
We could hear the rhythmic trotting of the ponies in the distance.

Adjective

moving at a trot

Example:
The jockey guided the trotting horse around the track.
A small dog came trotting down the street.