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gait

/ɡeɪt/

gaitnoun

gaits

/ɡeɪt/

Translations

походка

His gait was slow and deliberate.

Его походка была медленной и обдуманной.

Additional translations

аллюр

Definitions

A person's manner of walking.

Her gait was smooth and confident as she walked down the runway.

The paces of an animal, especially a horse or dog.

The horse's gait was steady and rhythmic as it trotted around the track.

Synonyms

gaitverb

gaited

Past Simple

gaited

Past Participle

gaiting

Gerund

/ɡeɪt/

Definitions

To train or adjust the gait of a horse.

The trainer gaits the horse to ensure it moves smoothly during the competition.

To move or walk with a particular gait.

The rider watched how the young foal gaited across the pasture.

Synonyms

stride along

gaitadjective

/ɡeɪt/

Used attributively in compounds such as "gait analysis", functioning adjectivally.

Definitions

Relating to or used for the analysis, assessment, or training of a person's manner of walking.

The physical therapist recommended a gait training program to improve her balance.

gaitpast participle

Definitions

Having a specific or natural gait, especially capable of performing particular smooth gaits.

The Tennessee Walking Horse is a naturally gaited breed prized for its smooth ride.