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gallop

Definition

  • noun: the way a horse or similar animal moves when it is running fast and all four of its feet leave the ground at the same time
  • verb: to progress or ride at a gallop
  • verb: to run very fast
  • often used after 'at'
  • synonyms: amble, bound, burst

Examples

  • The course covers early American history 'at' a 'gallop'. [=very quickly; in a short amount of time]

  • The course begins with a quick 'gallop' through early American history.

  • He mounted his horse and 'galloped' off to sound the alarm.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) They're harnessed wrong. Aliyah should be here. Kadeem? Mind your business. Listen to me. If you take them into a gallop... (URGING HORSES) ILDERIM: Judah. ...they're going to bolt. (URGING HORSES) (KADEEM YELLING) (..)
    2016 Ben-Hur