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gallop

[ˈɡæləp]

gallop Definition

  • 1a fast, bounding gait of a horse, typically one in which all four feet are off the ground at once
  • 2run quickly and lightly, like a horse

Using gallop: Examples

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

  • Example

    The horse galloped across the field.

  • Example

    She galloped down the street to catch the bus.

  • Example

    The children galloped around the playground.

gallop Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gallop

Antonyms for gallop

Phrases with gallop

  • at the fastest possible speed

    Example

    The car was going at full gallop on the highway.

  • running or moving at full speed

    Example

    The athletes were in full gallop towards the finish line.

  • a poll taken by a candidate to determine the opinions of voters

    Example

    The politician conducted a gallop poll to gauge public opinion.

Origins of gallop

from Old French 'galoper', from 'ga-' (an imitative prefix) + 'loper' (to leap)

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Summary: gallop in Brief

'Gallop' [ˈɡæləp] refers to a fast, bounding gait of a horse, or to run quickly and lightly, like a horse. It is often used to describe quick movements, as in 'She galloped down the street to catch the bus.' 'Gallop' also appears in phrases like 'full gallop,' meaning at the fastest possible speed, and 'gallop poll,' a poll taken by a candidate to determine the opinions of voters.

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