gambade
/ɡæmˈbeɪd/
noun
- A leap or spring of a horse, especially a playful or sudden jump.
- The young horse performed a gambade across the field.
- The trainer watched the horse's gambade with amusement.
- With a gambade, the pony startled the rider.
- A playful or extravagant leap or caper by a person.
- He ended his dance with a dramatic gambade.
- The child did a gambade of joy when she saw the puppy.
- The clown's gambade made the audience laugh.