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single-foot

/ˈsɪŋ.ɡəl ˌfʊt/

2 entries

noun

/ˈsɪŋ.ɡəl ˌfʊt/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее быстрый четырёхтактный аллюр лошади, при котором каждое копыто ударяется о землю независимо, также известный как «rack» или «broken pace».

A noun referring to a rapid, four-beat horse gait in which each hoof strikes the ground independently, also known as a rack or broken pace.

  1. Horse gaitC1formal

    A fast, smooth gait of a horse where each foot hits the ground individually, often used for long-distance travel.

    ruИноходь

    • The horse moved into a comfortable single-foot across the field.
    • Riders often prefer the single-foot for its smoothness on long trails.
    • The single-foot gait is faster than a walk but slower than a canter.

    Synonymsrack

Forms
  • single-foots plural form
  • single-foots' possessive plural form
  • single-foot's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈsɪŋɡl̩ fʊt/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий двигаться иноходью — тип аллюра лошади, при котором каждая нога движется независимо.

An obsolete verb meaning to move at a single-foot gait, a type of horse gait where each foot moves independently.

  1. To move at a rackC2formal

    To move at a fast, four-beat gait where each foot hits the ground separately, also known as a rack.

    ruДвигаться иноходью

    • The horse single-footed gracefully across the field.
    • She taught her horse to single-foot for long-distance riding.
    • The rider enjoyed the smooth motion of the single-footing horse.

    Synonymsrack

Forms
  • single-footed past participle
  • single-footed past simple
  • single-footing present participle
  • single-foots third person singular