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Meaning of the word gallop in English

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gallop

US /ˈɡæl.əp/
UK /ˈɡæl.əp/
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Noun

1.

the fastest pace of a horse or other quadruped, with all four feet off the ground together in each stride

Example:
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The horse broke into a full gallop across the field.
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We heard the thunder of hooves as the herd came at a gallop.
Synonym:
canterrunsprintdashrush

Verb

1.

(of a horse or other quadruped) go at the fastest pace of a horse

Example:
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The horses galloped across the plain.
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He galloped his horse to the finish line.
Synonym:
canterrunsprintdashrush
2.

(of a person) run very fast

Example:
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He galloped up the stairs to answer the phone.
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The children galloped around the playground.
Synonym:
runsprintdashrushbolt
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