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Prance (Verb)

Meaning 1

Spring forward on the hind legs; "The young horse was prancing in the meadow".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Hypernyms

  • Go
  • Locomote
  • Move

Meaning 2

Cause (a horse) to bound spring forward.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Hypernyms

  • Sit

Meaning 3

To walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others; "He struts around like a rooster in a hen house".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • The fashion model pranced down the catwalk, her designer gown flowing behind her.
  • After receiving the award, the actor pranced around the stage, waving to the cheering crowd.
  • The proud peacock began to prance, spreading its vibrant feathers to impress the nearby hens.
  • As the newly elected club president, she pranced into the meeting room, a confident smile on her face.
  • He pranced into the party, loudly declaring his arrival to draw everyone's attention.

Synonyms

  • Swagger
  • Tittup
  • Sashay
  • Cock
  • Strut
  • Ruffle

Hypernyms

  • Walk

Related Words

  • Prance (noun)
  • Prancer (noun)

Meaning 4

Ride a horse such that it springs and bounds forward.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • She jumped on her horse and began to prance across the field, feeling exhilarated by the wind in her hair.
  • The young rider commanded her horse to prance forward, its muscles rippling as it sprang and bounded with each step.
  • As the band started playing, the horse began to prance along the procession route, its hooves pounding out a joyful rhythm.
  • The experienced horseman encouraged the stallion to prance across the arena, showcasing its impressive agility and poise.
  • During the medieval jousting tournament, the knights' horses pranced and danced, their riders preparing for the final competition.
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