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capriole

/ˈkæp.rɪ.əʊl/

/ˈkæp.ri.oʊl/

capriolenoun

caprioles

/ˈkæp.rɪ.əʊl/

/ˈkæp.ri.oʊl/

Translations

The horse performed a capriole during the dressage competition.

Лошадь выполнила каприоль во время соревнований по выездке.

Definitions

A leap or jump, especially one performed by a horse in which the hind legs are kicked out at the peak of the jump.

The horse executed a perfect capriole during the dressage competition.

A jump or caper performed by a ballet dancer in which the legs are beaten together in mid-air.

The soloist's capriole elicited applause from the audience.

Synonyms

caprioleverb

caprioled

Past Simple

caprioled

Past Participle

caprioling

Gerund

/ˈkæpriəʊl/

/ˈkæprioʊl/

Translations

The horse began to capriole in the field.

Лошадь начала вскакивать на поле.

The dancer caprioled across the stage with grace.

Танцор грациозно прыгал по сцене.

Definitions

To leap or jump in a playful or lively manner, often used in reference to horses.

The horse began to capriole across the field, its movements full of energy and grace.

To perform such a leap as a ballet dancer, beating the legs together while airborne.

She caprioled across the stage with effortless elegance.