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Definition trot in American English

trot noun

noun
/trɑt/
1

the speed of a horse or other animal when it moves more quickly than when walking but does not run

Example

The horse slowed to a trot.

Synonyms and related words
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1.1

a ride on a horse that is trotting

Example

a trot around the park

Synonyms and related words
bareback be in the saddle break in
1.2

the speed of someone walking with short quick steps

Example

He set off at a trot.

Example

When he saw us, he broke into a brisk trot.

Synonyms and related words
speed pace velocity
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3

a period of time in which you have a particular kind of luck

Example

Simpson hoped his bad trot was about to end.

Definition trot in American English