canter Synonyms
canter Meaning
canter (n)
a smooth three-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop
canter (v)
ride at a canter
go at a canter, of horses
ride at a cantering pace
canter (n.)
A moderate and easy gallop adapted to pleasure riding.
A rapid or easy passing over.
One who cants or whines; a beggar.
One who makes hypocritical pretensions to goodness; one who uses canting language.
canter (v. i.)
To move in a canter.
canter (v. t.)
To cause, as a horse, to go at a canter; to ride (a horse) at a canter.
canter Sentence Examples
- The horse began to canter gracefully around the arena, its movements fluid and rhythmic.
- With a gentle nudge from the rider's heels, the horse transitioned from a trot to a smooth canter.
- She enjoyed the sensation of freedom as she let her horse canter along the open trail.
- The experienced equestrian guided her mount into a controlled canter, effortlessly maintaining balance.
- During the riding lesson, the instructor taught the students how to cue their horses to canter.
- As the sun set on the horizon, the silhouette of horses cantering in the distance painted a picturesque scene.
- The rhythmic sound of hooves cantering on the ground echoed through the tranquil countryside.
- With each stride, the horse's powerful muscles propelled it forward in a graceful canter.
- The rider adjusted her posture to stay centered and balanced while her horse picked up speed in the canter.
- He felt a sense of exhilaration as his horse broke into a canter, galloping freely across the open field.
FAQs About the word canter
a smooth three-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop, ride at a canter, go at a canter, of horses, ride at a cantering paceA moderate and easy gallop adapted t
spring,lope, skip, gallop, leap, trot, bound, trip, hurry, breeze
stroll, linger, saunter, saunter, drag, shuffle, shuffle, amble, stroll, crawl
The horse began to canter gracefully around the arena, its movements fluid and rhythmic.
With a gentle nudge from the rider's heels, the horse transitioned from a trot to a smooth canter.
She enjoyed the sensation of freedom as she let her horse canter along the open trail.
The experienced equestrian guided her mount into a controlled canter, effortlessly maintaining balance.
