canter

The word “canter” has 2 syllables: can-ter

It's pronounced as /ˈkæn.tɚ/

What is synonym and antonym for canter?

In the thesaurus, “canter” has 56 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for canter along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for canter

noun
1. A gait of a horse between a trot and a gallop, consisting of three beats and a "suspension" phase, where there are no feet on the ground. Also describing this gait on other four legged animals.
2. A ride on a horse at such speed.
3. One who cants or whines; a beggar.
4. One who makes hypocritical pretensions to goodness; one who uses canting language.
verb
1. To move at such pace.
2. To cause to move at a canter; to ride (a horse) at a canter.

The horse moved into a gentle canter as they approached the meadow.
She guided the stallion to canter smoothly along the trail.
His riding instructor taught him how to control the canter with subtle cues.
The riders kept a steady canter during the final stretch of the competition.
After a brief trot, the pony began to canter around the arena.

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