canter
Translation
to canter
Examples
The horse cantered across the field.
The horse cantered across the field.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) canters ((across/along sth.)) to move at a canter The horse cantered along the path.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lope, jog, trot
Etymology
Short for 'Canterbury gallop', the easy pace at which pilgrims rode to Canterbury.
Memory Tips
Imagine pilgrims riding to 'Canter'-bury at a relaxed, three-beat pace.