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1gallop
verb gal·lop \ˈga-ləp\
of a horse or similar animal : to run very fast : to run at a gallop
: to ride on a galloping horse
: to make (a horse) gallop
Full Definition of GALLOP
intransitive verb
1
: to progress or ride at a gallop
2
: to run fast
transitive verb
1
: to cause to gallop
2
: to transport at a gallop
— gal·lop·er noun
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First Known Use of GALLOP
15th century
2gallop
noun
: the way a horse or similar animal moves when it is running fast and all four of its feet leave the ground at the same time
: a ride or run at a gallop
Full Definition of GALLOP
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2
: a ride or run at a gallop
3
: a stretch of land suitable for galloping horses
4
: a rapid or hasty progression or pace
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Origin of GALLOP
Middle French galop
First Known Use: 1523
GALLOP Defined for Kids
1gallop
verb gal·lop \ˈga-ləp\
gal·lopedgal·lop·ing
Definition of GALLOP for Kids
1
: to run or cause to run at a gallop
2
: to ride on a galloping horse
2gallop
noun
Definition of GALLOP for Kids
1
: the fast springing way an animal with four feet and especially a horse runs when all four of its feet leave the ground at the same time
2
: a ride or run on a galloping horse
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