gallop

• Schnellster Galoppsprung (Sprunglauf) eines Pferdes oder eines anderen vierbeinigen Tieres, ein dreitaktiger Gang mit einer anschließenden Schwebephase. Auch der schnelle Lauf eines Menschen.

A noun referring to the fastest gait of a horse or other quadruped, characterized by a three-beat rhythm followed by a moment of suspension.

1. Horse gaitB1formal

   The fastest gait of a horse or other quadruped, with all four feet off the ground at the same time.

   Galopp

   • The horse broke into a gallop across the field.
   • She urged her horse into a full gallop.
   • The sound of gallops echoed through the valley.

2. B2informal

   A very fast pace or speed, often used metaphorically.

   Schnelles Tempo

   • The project moved at a gallop to meet the deadline.
   • His heart was at a gallop after the race.
   • The story progressed at a gallop, keeping readers on edge.

   Synonymedashhastequicknessracerapidityrushspeedsprintswiftnessvelocity

   Antonymeamblecrawlplodsauntershufflestrollwalk

• Sich schnell und springend fortbewegen, meist in Bezug auf Pferde, oder allgemein sehr schnell laufen oder eilen.

A verb used to describe the act of moving or running at a fast, bounding pace, typically associated with horses or rapid movement.

1. Horse movementA2formal

   To run at the fastest gait, with all four feet off the ground at intervals.

   Galoppieren

   • The horse galloped across the field.
   • She learned to gallop during her riding lessons.
   • The rider urged the horse to gallop faster.

2. Move quicklyB1informal

   To move or progress very quickly.

   Schnell laufen

   • The children galloped down the stairs.
   • Time gallops by when you're having fun.
   • The project galloped ahead once the funding was approved.

   Synonymeboltdashflyhurryracerushspeedsprinttearzip

   Antonymecrawlcreepdawdletrudge