gait
nounDefinition of gait
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a manner of walking or moving on foot
2
: a sequence of foot movements (such as a walk, trot, pace, or canter) by which a horse or a dog moves forward
3
: a manner or rate of movement or progress
the leisurely gait of summer
gait
verb
gaited;
gaiting;
gaits
Definition of gait (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to train (a horse or a dog) to use a particular gait or set of gaits (see gait entry 1 sense 2)
2
: to lead (a show dog) before a judge to display carriage and movement
: to walk with a particular gait (see gait entry 1 sense 1)
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