Word
trotting
Phoneticstrot·ting
US/ˈtɹɑtɪŋ/
UK/tɹˈɒtɪŋ/
Definition
v. to walk in a fast, steady way with your legs moving in a regular rhythm. You often see horses doing this when they are moving quickly but not running.
v. to walk at a steady, brisk pace with a regular rhythm of the legs. Often used to describe the gait of horses or the movement of people in a hurried but controlled manner.
Examples
“The horse is trotting toward the stable.”
“The children were trotting down the path to the park, eager to meet their friends.”
“As the race began, the lead horse started trotting steadily, maintaining a consistent pace before eventually breaking into a full gallop.”
Examples
simple
“The horse is trotting toward the stable.”
contextual
“The children were trotting down the path to the park, eager to meet their friends.”
complex
“As the race began, the lead horse started trotting steadily, maintaining a consistent pace before eventually breaking into a full gallop.”
Real-World Examples
“Ah, he’s trotting out the “loose pub talk” line again now.” Scan code
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