trot
/trɑt/
verb
- To move at a pace faster than a walk but slower than a run, lifting each diagonal pair of legs alternately (used especially for horses or other four-legged animals).
- The dog trotted happily beside its owner.
- She watched the pony trot around the ring.
- The horse began to trot along the trail.
- To run at a moderate, steady pace (used for humans).
- The children trotted to school every morning.
- She trotted alongside her friend on the track.
- He trotted down the street to catch the bus.
- To go or move quickly or briskly.
- He trotted out the same old excuses again.
- She trotted through her chores so she could go outside.
- The waiter trotted back and forth between the tables.
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noun
- A gait of a four-legged animal, especially a horse, that is faster than a walk and slower than a canter, with a two-beat diagonal pattern.
- They practiced the trot in the riding arena.
- The pony's smooth trot made the ride comfortable.
- The rider asked the horse to break into a trot.
- A moderately fast running pace for a human.
- She broke into a trot to keep up with the group.
- The jogger maintained a gentle trot for miles.
- He set off at a steady trot along the path.
- A short, quick journey or trip.
- She made a trot around the block to get some fresh air.
- It's just a short trot from here to the park.
- We took a quick trot to the store for milk.