piaffed

[piˈaf]

piaffed Definition

(of a horse) perform a highly elevated, extravagant trot in which the front and hind legs are lifted alternately.

Using piaffed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "piaffed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The horse piaffed nervously before the race.

  • Example

    She trained her horse to piaffe on command.

  • Example

    The dressage competition requires the horse to piaffe and passage.

piaffed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for piaffed

Phrases with piaffed

  • a dressage movement in which a group of horses perform piaffe in unison

    Example

    The dressage team executed a beautiful piaffe en masse.

  • piaffe-passage

    a dressage movement in which the horse performs piaffe and then passage in quick succession

    Example

    The dressage judge was impressed by the horse's piaffe-passage.

  • a dressage movement in which the horse performs a half-turn while in piaffe

    Example

    The dressage rider executed a perfect piaffe pirouette.

Origins of piaffed

from French 'piaffer', meaning 'to prance'

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Summary: piaffed in Brief

'Piaffed' [piˈaf] is a verb that describes a highly elevated and extravagant trot performed by horses. It is a dressage movement that requires training and skill, as seen in phrases like 'piaffe en masse' and 'piaffe-passage.'