Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trotter

noun
/ˈtrɒtər/
Definition
A trotter is a horse that has a specific gait, moving its legs in a particular way when racing or pulling a carriage.
Examples
  • The trotter raced down the track with incredible speed.
  • During the festival, I saw several trotters showing off their skills in the arena.
  • The trainer specialized in conditioning trotters for competitions.
Meaning
The term typically refers to the way a horse trots, which is a two-beat gait where diagonal pairs of legs move together.
Synonyms
  • racehorse
  • pacer
  • runner