With reference to a horse or other quadruped. The action of moving forwards at the gait or pace of an amble (amble, n. 1). Also: an instance of…
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| 释义 | the world > animals > mammals > group Ungulata (hoofed) > family Equidae (general equines) > horse defined by speed or gait > [noun] > type(s) of gait > amble (11) ambling1310 With reference to a horse or other quadruped. The action of moving forwards at the gait or pace of an amble (amble, n. 1). Also: an instance of… amblerec1380 = amble, n. 1. amblec1405 With reference to a horse or other quadruped. A smooth or easy gait, particularly suitable for long-distance riding. In modern use spec.: a… tolutation1646 In etymological sense: trotting; but also used by Sir T. Browne, Butler, and others, for ‘ambling’; in later use only as a humorous pedantry. Subcategories:— that ambles (7) |
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