Other Definitions gait (enc)
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Gait| Noun | 1. | gait - the rate of moving (especially walking or running)quick time - a normal marching pace of 120 steps per minute double time - a fast marching pace (180 steps/min) or slow jog rate - a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit; "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"; "the rate of change was faster than expected" | | | 2. | gait - a horse's manner of movingwalk - a slow gait of a horse in which two feet are always on the ground single-foot, rack - a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately jog trot - an easy gait of a horse; midway between a walk and a trot trot - a gait faster than a walk; diagonally opposite legs strike the ground together canter, lope - a smooth 3-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop gallop - a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously | | | 3. | gait - a person's manner of walkingwalk, walking - the act of traveling by foot; "walking is a healthy form of exercise" limp, hobble, hitch - the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg flounce - the act of walking with exaggerated jerky motions pacing - walking with slow regular strides roll - walking with a rolling gait saunter - a careless leisurely gait; "he walked with a kind of saunter as if he hadn't a care in the world" skip - a gait in which steps and hops alternate waddle - walking with a waddling gait; walking with short steps and the weight shifting from one foot to the other | |
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