Synonyms for canter
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A gait of a horse between a trot and a gallop, consisting of three beats and a "suspension" phase, where there are no feet on the ground. Also describing this gait on other four-legged animals.
Forms
- Plural
- canters → gallops, hypocrites…
Example sentences
- gallop As usual I run down the steps and gallop to class.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| canter | rising | |
| gallop | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- gallop2
- 9 letters
- hypocrite3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (gallop2 = 2 syllables).