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Definition gallop in British English

gallop verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈɡæləp/
1

if a horse gallops, it runs at its fastest speed

Example

The jockeys were up early galloping their horses around the track.

Synonyms and related words
bareback be in the saddle break in
1.1

to ride a horse very fast

Example

Jason jumped on his horse and went galloping off in the wrong direction.

Synonyms and related words
bareback be in the saddle break in
2

to move, pass, or develop very quickly

Example

The year has just galloped by.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed turn up spring sneak up
Definition gallop in British English