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Horse Canter Verb  Word Origin Speed Move Can•Ter

Front canter
Back can•ter
noun, verb
BrE /ˈkæntə(r)/
NAmE /ˈkæntər/
noun
 word origin
[usually singular]
a movement of a horse at a speed that is fairly fast but not very fast; a ride on a horse moving at this speed

She set off at a canter.
verb
 verb forms
 word origin
[intransitive, transitive] ~ (sth) (of a horse or rider)
to move or make a horse move at a canter

We cantered along the beach.
compare gallop, trot

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