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Canter
01
a three-beat stride of a horse that is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop
Examples
The horse broke into a smooth canter across the field.
to canter
01
to cause a horse to move at a moderate, three-beat gait between a trot and a gallop
Examples
He cantered the horse around the ring to loosen its muscles.
02
(of horses) to move at a moderate, three-beat gait that is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop
Examples
The horse cantered gracefully around the riding arena.
03
to ride a horse at a controlled, moderate pace between a trot and a gallop
Examples
She cantered along the trail, enjoying the rhythm of the horse's stride.
