nounπShareA 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."The horse's smooth canter carried the rider easily along the trail. "animalsportvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ride on a horse at such speed."The children enjoyed the canter through the park on their ponies. "sportanimalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move at such pace."The horse cantered across the field, its hooves hitting the grass with a steady rhythm. "animalactionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to move at a canter; to ride (a horse) at a canter."The instructor cantered the horse around the ring, demonstrating the smooth rhythm of the gait. "animalsportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who cants or whines; a beggar."The man on the street corner, a professional canter, whined about his misfortunes to anyone who would listen, hoping to earn a few coins. "personcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who makes hypocritical pretensions to goodness; one who uses canting language."The politician's constant promises of helping the poor, while simultaneously accepting huge donations from corporations, revealed him to be a cynical canter. "characterpersonmoralattitudelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
