galloping

Variant of gallop

gallop definition

gal·lop (gal′əp)

intransitive verb

  1. to go at a gallop
  2. to move, progress, or act very fast; hurry

Etymology: ME galopen < OFr galoper < Frank *walahlaupan, to run well < *wala, akin to well + *hlaupan, to run, akin to leap

transitive verb

to cause to gallop

noun

  1. the fastest gait of a horse or other animal, consisting of a succession of leaping strides with all the feet off the ground at one time
  2. a ride on a galloping animal
  3. any fast pace, speedy action, or rapid progression

Etymology: OFr galop

Related Forms:

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