gallop

gallop / gallop / gallop / gallop

Intransitive VerbTransitive VerbNoun

pl: gallopspast: gallopedpp: gallopeding: galloping

This term evokes a sense of raw power and uncontrolled speed. While it specifically describes a horse's fastest gait, it carries a connotation of urgency and momentum that transcends equestrian contexts. It suggests a rhythmic, leaping motion rather than a smooth glide. When applied to time or progress, the word implies a pace that is almost too fast to manage, often suggesting a lack of deliberation or a hurried rush toward a conclusion.

Meanings

Intransitive Verbgallop

[~][~ fast]

To move at the fastest pace of a horse, where all four feet leave the ground at once.

"The horse began to gallop across the open field."

Transitive Verbgallop

[~ something]

To ride a horse at the fastest pace.

"She galloped her horse through the forest."

Intransitive Verbgallop

[~ to something]

To move very quickly or rush headlong toward a destination, often used figuratively.

"The children galloped to the kitchen when they smelled cookies."

Noungallop

The fastest gait of a horse, characterized by a four-beat rhythm.

"The stallion reached a full gallop during the race."

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