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Meaning of the word trot in English

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trot

US /trɑːt/
UK /trɑːt/
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Noun

1.

a pace of a horse or other quadruped, faster than a walk and slower than a canter or gallop, in which diagonal pairs of legs move forward at the same time with a suspended moment between each beat

Example:
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The horse broke into a steady trot.
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She enjoyed the rhythmic trot of her pony.
Synonym:
joglopecanter
2.

a quick walk

Example:
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He went for a quick trot around the block.
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Let's take a little trot down to the store.
Synonym:
strollamblewalk

Verb

1.

of a horse or other quadruped) move at a trot

Example:
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The horses trotted around the track.
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She watched the pony trot gracefully across the field.
Synonym:
joglopecanter
2.

walk or go somewhere in a quick or brisk way

Example:
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She trotted over to greet her friends.
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He trotted off to bed after a long day.
Synonym:
scurryhurrydash
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