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Gallop Definition & Meaning

gallop
noun
  1. a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously
verb
  1. ride at a galloping pace; "He was galloping down the road"
  2. go at galloping speed; "The horse was galloping along"
  3. cause to move at full gallop; "Did you gallop the horse just now?"

"Gallop" in song lyrics

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  • "Duties seem to drive the occupance of a three piece Trojan gallop"
    Ivens — The Pulse
  • "And goes gallop, a gallop, a gallop,"
    Here Goes My Lord
  • "gi diet rick gallop"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "gallop"

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Frequently asked questions

What does gallop mean?
a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously ride at a galloping pace; "He was galloping down the road" go at galloping speed; "The horse was galloping along" cause to move at full gallop; "Did you gallop the horse just now?"
What part of speech is gallop?
Gallop is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does gallop have?
Gallop has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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