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gait
noun
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gait

How to pronounce gait:

Definition of gait:

gait (noun):
a manner of walking or moving on foot
the rate of moving (especially walking or running).
(of horses and dogs) the pattern of footsteps at a particular speed, such as a trot

Synonyms for gait:

velocitysteprapidityspeedpaceclipbearingfleetnessswiftnesscarriage
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Antonyms for gait:

stoppageblockresthindrancedelayslownessretardation

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