gait

UK /ɡeɪt/ US /ɡeɪt/

noun 4verb 1

Definitions

noun

A manner of walking or stepping; a bearing or carriage while moving on legs.

Carrying a heavy suitcase, he had a lopsided gait.

One of the distinct patterns of locomotion exhibited by a horse, occurring either naturally or as a result of training.

verb

To teach a specific gait to a horse.

noun

A sheaf of corn.

A charge for pasturage.

ADJ

rolling, strolling, stumbling, waddling

PREP

with a ~

She moved with a graceful gait that reminded everyone of a trained dancer.

noun — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

Carrying a heavy suitcase, he had a lopsided gait.

Wiktionary

He walks with an awkward gait because of an injury.

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He matched his gait to his companion's.

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The gait of my friend was unsteady, and the bells upon his cap jingled as he strode.

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He began to mimic the speech and gait of persons in the street.

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Tom insisted he hadn't been drinking, but his slurred speech and unsteady gait gave him away.

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