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Vocabulary Entry
gait
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person's manner of walking or moving on foot.
Example Sentences
"The doctor noted that her gait was irregular."
"He walked with a confident gait across the stage."
"Animals have distinct gaits that can indicate their mood."
V
verb
To walk in a specific manner or to lead a horse by controlling its front legs.
Example Sentences
"He gaits steadily along the path."
"The trainer gaits the horse during the competition."
"She practiced how to gait properly while wearing heels."