canter

UK /ˈkæn.tə/ US /ˈkæn.tə/
noun 4verb 2name 1

Definitions

noun

1

A gait of a horse between a trot and a gallop, consisting of three beats and a "suspension" phase, where there are no feet on the ground. Also describing this gait on other four-legged animals.

2

A ride on a horse at such speed.

verb

1

To move at such pace.

2

To cause to move at a canter; to ride (a horse) at a canter.

noun

1

One who cants or whines; a beggar.

2

One who makes hypocritical pretensions to goodness; one who uses canting language.

The days when he was a canter and a rebel.

From lawn-sleeved ranters to kerbstone canters, From bishops to Army lasses.

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