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canter

/ˈkæntə/

/ˈkæn.tɚ/

canternoun

canters

/ˈkæntə/

/ˈkæn.tɚ/

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A smooth, easy pace of a horse, faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.

The horse moved at a gentle canter across the field.

Informal, chiefly British & Irish: an easy task, victory, or achievement accomplished with little effort.

The team won the match in a canter.

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canterverb

cantered

Past Simple

cantered

Past Participle

cantering

Gerund

/ˈkæn.tə/

/ˈkæn.tɚ/

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To move at a smooth, easy pace, typically referring to a horse's gait that is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.

The horse cantered gracefully across the field.

To cause (a horse) to move at a canter.

She cantered the horse around the arena for a few minutes.

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