cantering
ˈkæntərɪŋ
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Definition of cantering - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
smooth progressRareprogressing smoothly and effortlesslyRare
  • The project is cantering along without any issues.
effortless smooth unhindered
2.
horse movementTECH.moving at a speed between trot and gallopTECH.
  • The cantering horse looked graceful in the field.
ambling loping
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Origin of cantering

Old French, canter (to sing) + -ing (action)

Terms with cantering included in their meaning

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equestrian
horse changes leading leg while cantering

Examples of cantering in a sentence

  • The negotiations are cantering to a favorable conclusion.
  • The cantering mare caught everyone's attention at the parade.
  • In the painting, a cantering stallion was depicted with elegance.

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  1. French:fluide, trotinant, ...
  2. German:reibungslos, galoppierend, ...
  3. Italian:fluido, al galoppo moderato, ...
  4. Spanish:fluido, al galope corto, ...
  5. Portuguese:fluente, a meio galope, ...
  6. Chinese:顺利的, 小跑的, ...
  7. Japanese:順調な, キャンターで走る, ...
  8. Arabic:سَلِس, خَبَب, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוֹלֵף בְּקַלּוּת, דּוֹהֵר, ...
  10. Russian:плавный, галопирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:плавний, галопуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:स्मूथली, कैंटरिंग, ...
canter
ˈkæntər

Definition of canter - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
horse movementintr.move at a speed between trot and gallopintr.
  • The horse cantered across the field.
2.
horse controltr.make a horse move in a fast, smooth three-beat gaittr.
  • He cantered the horse gently down the path.
lope trot

Noun

1.
equestriansteady three-beat horse gait used for relaxed riding
  • We enjoyed a relaxing canter through the fields.
gallop lope trot
2.
horse gaithorse's gait between trot and gallop
  • The horse moved at a steady canter.
gallop lope
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Expressions with canter

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completed quickly and smoothly
He solved the puzzle at a canter.
ride a horse at a moderate, easy speed
Let's go for a canter around the field.
horse gait on the opposite lead
The rider practiced the counter canter during the lesson.

Origin of canter

Latin, cantherius (packhorse)

Examples of canter in a sentence

  • We watched the ponies canter along the beach.
  • She cantered her horse around the training ring.
  • They cantered the horses across the open field.
  • The horse maintained a steady canter along the beach.
  • During the lesson, we practiced controlling the canter.
  • She enjoyed the horse's smooth canter on the trail.

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  1. French:galoper, petit galop, ...
  2. German:galoppieren, Galopp, ...
  3. Italian:andare al galoppo corto, galoppo, ...
  4. Spanish:galopar a medio galope, medio galope, ...
  5. Portuguese:galopar, galope, ...
  6. Chinese:慢跑, 小跑, ...
  7. Japanese:駈歩する, キャンター, ...
  8. Arabic:خَبَّ, خَبَب, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִדְהֹר, קֶנְטֶר, ...
  10. Russian:идти галопом, галоп, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скакати галопцем, галоп, ...
  12. Hindi:सरपट दौड़ना, कैन्टर, ...

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