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trotting

/ˈtɹɑtɪŋ/

Meanings
  • verb (past tense: trotted, past participle: trotted)

    The act of a horse or other animal moving at a steady, rhythmic pace with all four feet off the ground in succession.

    - "The horse trotted along the country road."
    - "The rider asked the horse to trot faster."

Synonyms

jog , pace
Rhymes
Words rhyming with trotting
potting , spotted , rotting , dotting
Homonyms
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  1. Trotting (Scottish) : A method of fishing using a light line and a small weight.


Homophones
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  1. trotting (Scottish) : A method of fishing using a light line and a small weight.


Variants
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trot , trots , trotted , trotting , fox-trot , fox-trots , fox-trotted , fox-trotting , globe-trotter , globe-trotters , globe-trotting , globe-trottings , trot out , trots out , trotted out , trotting out
Forms
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Trotting (past tense and past participle): The horse moves its legs in a regular, rhythmic pattern, with all four feet off the ground., Trotting (noun): An equestrian sport in which horses race at the trot.


Etymology
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Originally meant 'to run lightly', from Old French troter, from trout 'thrust' + -er, a suffix forming verbs from nouns.


Trivia
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  1. The world's fastest trotting horse was Armbro Plaintext, with a speed of 1:51.1 over a mile.

  2. Trotting horses are often trained using a 'trot line' or 'trot pole' to help them maintain a consistent gait.


Related Concepts
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  1. Gaited horses: Breeds of horses that are naturally able to maintain a consistent, smooth gait at the walk, trot, and canter, making them ideal for riding and driving.

  2. Trotting races: Competitive events where horses race against each other at the trot. They can be held on a track or over obstacles.


Culture
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Trotting is an equestrian sport in which horses race three gaits: walk, trot, and canter. It is popular in North America, Europe, and Australia.

How to Memorize "trotting"

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    - Imagine a horse moving smoothly with all four legs off the ground in a rhythmic pattern.

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  3. mnemonics

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