Synonyms for Canter & Similar Words

Definition of canter

noun
  1. a smooth three-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop
verb
  1. ride at a canter; "The men cantered away"
  2. go at a canter, of horses

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Writing tips for "canter"

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"Canter" in song lyrics

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  • "A canter, a canter, a canter, a canter!"
    Here Goes My Lord
  • "judge canter"
    AOL — AOL
  • "diorganised typology of serial murder canter"
    AOL — AOL

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