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piaffe

/piˈæf/

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noun

/piˈæf/C2formalsport
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее элемент выездки, при котором лошадь выполняет высокособранную, ритмичную рысь, оставаясь почти на месте.

A noun referring to a dressage movement in which a horse performs a highly collected, cadenced trot while remaining nearly in place.

  1. Dressage movementC2formalsport

    A highly controlled, cadenced trot performed by a horse on the spot, with minimal forward movement, demonstrating collection and balance.

    ruПассаж

    • The horse executed a perfect piaffe in the center of the arena.
    • The piaffe is one of the most difficult movements in dressage.
    • The rider asked for a piaffe, and the horse responded with a steady, elevated trot.
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  • piaffes' possessive plural form
  • piaffe's possessive singular form