caracole

• Verbe désuet signifiant exécuter un demi-tour ou une série de demi-tours, souvent dans le contexte de l'équitation ou de manœuvres militaires.

An obsolete verb meaning to execute a half-turn or a series of half-turns, typically used in reference to horse riding or military maneuvers.

1. Half-turn on a horseC2formalsport

   To perform a half turn or a series of half turns on a horse, typically in dressage or equestrian training.

   Caracoler (demi-tour à cheval)

   • The rider taught the horse to caracole gracefully.
   • During the competition, the horse executed a perfect caracole.
   • He practiced the caracole maneuver repeatedly in the arena.