gallop

//ˈɡæl.əp//
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Noun

gallopSingular
gallopsPlural
1

The fastest pace of a horse or other quadruped, with all four feet leaving the ground together in each stride.

The horse broke into a gallop across the open field.

2

A ride on a horse at a gallop.

We went for a gallop along the beach.

Verb

gallopInfinitive
gallopPresent tense
gallopedPast tense
gallopedPast participle
gallopingPresent participle
gallopsThird-person singular
1

To run or ride at a gallop.

The horse galloped across the field.

2

To move or progress rapidly.

Time galloped by as we worked on the project.

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