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trotter Definition

trot·ter (trätər)

noun

  1. an animal that trots; esp., a horse bred and trained for trotting races
  2. a person who moves about energetically and constantly
  3. the foot of a sheep or pig used as food

trotter Usage Examples

Possessives

  • pig: He threw a brick through the window followed by a pig's trotter with a note attached reading " die " .
  • sheep: Everyone ate the same meal and was grateful for it stewed sheep's trotters or whatever else it was that day.

Adjective modifier

  • fast: Gotland Ponies are versatile -- they make pleasant rides for children and are at the same time fast trotters.
  • little: The one who thinks the way to present a baked potato is to ` smash ` it with his fat little trotter.

Noun used with modifier

  • globe: But before you apply for a visa and become seasoned globe trotters, make sure you stop by London first.
  • pig: I grab two beers from the unopened bar and take one over to Alex, who's hacking away at pigs trotters.
trotter Quotes

I was always well mounted. I am fond of a horse, and always piqued myself on having the fastest trotter in the Province. I have made no great progress in the world. I feel doubly, therefore, the pleasure of not being surpassed on the road.

—Hales, Stephen

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