a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously
Used in a Sentence
gallop
How to use gallop in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for gallop.
Editorial note
> I've got an 8k word essay ...I hope it won't be a Gish gallop.
Examples6
Definitions4
Parts of speech2
Quick take
a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of gallop gathered in one view.
ride at a galloping pace; "He was galloping down the road"
go at galloping speed; "The horse was galloping along"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for gallop.
noun
a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously
verb
ride at a galloping pace; "He was galloping down the road"
verb
go at galloping speed; "The horse was galloping along"
verb
cause to move at full gallop; "Did you gallop the horse just now?"
See also: extend
Example sentences
> I've got an 8k word essay ...I hope it won't be a Gish gallop.
This is similar to a debate technique known as the "gish gallop".
The problem is not that we've been lacking for a Lone Ranger to gallop up and tell us not to be Reddit or Tumblr.
"While animals get rid of excess heat by panting, they cant pant when they gallop"Why can't animals pant and gallop at the same time?
No gleam of reason, no momentary return to first principles, no abstract asking of any obvious question, can interrupt this mad and monotonous gallop of mere progress by precedent.
Memories charge in, bright flags on high; the cavalry of metaphor deploys with a magnificent gallop; the artillery of logic rushes up with clattering wagons and cartridges; on imagination's orders, sharpshooters sight and fire; forms and shapes and characters rear up; the paper is spread with ink -- for the nightly labor begins and ends with torrents of this black water, as a battle opens and concludes with black powder.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use gallop in a sentence?
> I've got an 8k word essay ...I hope it won't be a Gish gallop.
What does gallop mean?
a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously
What part of speech is gallop?
gallop is commonly used as noun, verb.