Meaning of the word trots in English

What does trots mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

trots

US /trɑːts/
UK /trɒts/

Noun

1.

a pace of a horse or other quadruped, faster than a walk but 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:
The horse broke into a brisk trot.
She kept her pony at a steady trot.
2.

a quick walk

Example:
He went for a quick trot around the park.
Let's take a little trot down to the shops.

Verb

1.

(of a horse or other quadruped) move at a trot

Example:
The horses began to trot across the field.
She watched the pony trot gracefully.
2.

walk or go at a moderate pace

Example:
He had to trot to keep up with her.
The children trotted off to school.