trot
Translation
to trot, to jog, a trot, a jog
Examples
The horse trotted around the field.
The horse trotted around the field.
He trotted down the street.
He trotted down the street.
The horse slowed to a trot.
The horse slowed to a trot.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to move at a trot. The horse trotted around the field.
a trot a particular pace. The horse slowed to a trot.
Similar Words
Verb Synonyms: jog, scurry; Noun Synonyms: jog, canter
Etymology
From Old French 'troter'. Refers to a pace between a walk and a run.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound 'trot-trot-trot' mimics the sound of a horse's hooves at this pace.