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gambol

[gam-buhl]

gambol Definition

  • 1to run or jump about playfully
  • 2to frolic

Using gambol: Examples

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

  • Example

    The lambs were gamboling in the field.

  • Example

    The children were gamboling on the playground.

  • Example

    The puppies were gamboling around their mother.

gambol Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gambol

Phrases with gambol

  • to run or jump away playfully

    Example

    The kids gambolled away from the park after a long day of playing.

  • to move through an area playfully and quickly

    Example

    The deer gamboled through the forest, leaping over logs and streams.

  • to play with someone or something in a lively way

    Example

    The dog gamboled with his owner in the park, chasing after a frisbee.

Origins of gambol

from Old French 'gambader', meaning 'to jump'

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Summary: gambol in Brief

The verb 'gambol' [gam-buhl] means to run or jump about playfully, often used to describe the playful movements of animals or children. It can be extended into phrases like 'gambol away,' 'gambol through,' and 'gambol with,' which denote playful movement and interaction. 'Gambol' is a formal term for playful activity, with synonyms like 'frolic' and 'play.'

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