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
