Gait (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The rate of moving (especially walking or running).

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Examples

• The doctor observed the patient's gait to assess the severity of the injury.
• Her unusual gait made her stand out in the crowded hallway.
• The athlete's gait was analyzed by the coach to improve her running technique.
• The elderly woman's slow gait made it difficult for her to keep up with her grandchildren.
• The horse's gait was smooth and effortless as it galloped across the field.

Synonyms

• Pace

Hypernyms

• Rate

Hyponyms

• Quick Time
• Double Time

Meaning ²

A horse's manner of moving.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Travel

Hyponyms

• Single-foot
• Lope

Meaning ³

A person's manner of walking.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Walking

Hyponyms

• Angry Walk
• Prance
• Stagger
• Swagger
• Limp
• Stumble
• Hobble