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galop

/ɡəˈlɒp/ noun · British & US
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What does galop mean?

noun

A type of horse gait characterized by a four-beat rhythm, in which the horse's legs move in diagonal pairs. A galop is often used in dressage and other equestrian disciplines.

Example

"The horse's rider guided it into a smooth galop, its hooves pounding out a rhythmic beat on the arena floor."

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