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gait

 
 
pronunciation:
geIt
features:
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part of speech: noun
definition: The gait of a person or animal is the way they walk or run.
The old man has a very slow gait and looks like he is in pain.Colin realized he was late and started walking with a quicker gait.The veterinarian could tell something was wrong with the horse because of its different gait.
synonyms:
walk
similar words:
carriage, step
Homophone Note
Are you looking for the word gate (a part of a fence)? Gait and gate sound alike but have different meanings.