gambade

/ɡæmˈbeɪd/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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