n. A moderate running pace of a horse; a moderate or easy gallop.n. Figuratively, a brisk but easy movement of any kind; a running over or through; a run; a scamper.To move in a canter: said of horses.To ride a cantering horse.To cause to canter.n. One who cants or whines; a professional beggar or vagrant.n. One who talks cant, in any sense of the word; especially, a canting preacher.n. One who bids at an auction. See extract.n. In a sawmill, a machine placed over the carriage and used to cant or roll over the log on the carriage in making the first cuts; a canting-machine.