gait

noun
UK: /ɡeɪt/
US: /ɡeɪt/

  1. A way of walking or running.

    1. The old man had a slow gait.
    2. Her unusual, limping gait was a result of a childhood accident that affected her leg muscles.

  2. A particular manner of moving on foot, often used to describe animals.

    1. The horse has a smooth gait.
    2. The trainer observed the horse's gait, noting any signs of lameness or stiffness.

Synonyms

walk stride step pace
gait verb

  1. To walk in a specific manner or at a particular speed.

    1. He began to gait away.
    2. The knight's warhorse appeared to gait with a controlled power across the dusty tournament field.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gait" in English means: A way of walking or running., A particular manner of moving on foot, often used to describe animals..

The phonetic transcription of "gait" is /ɡeɪt/ in British English and /ɡeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gait": walk, stride, step, pace.

Example usage of "gait": "The old man had a slow gait.". More examples on the page.