gait
nounDivide gait into syllables:
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:
acceleration
bearing
carriage
celerity
clip
double time
fleetness
manner of walking
pace
quickness
rapidity
rate
speed
step
stride
swiftness
tempo
tread
velocity
walk
Antonyms for gait:
block
delay
hindrance
languidity
rest
retardation
slowing
slowness
sluggishness
stoppage
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