single-foot

American  

[sing-guhl-foot] / ˈsɪŋ gəlˌfʊt /

noun

1. rack.

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verb (used without object)

1. (of a horse) to go at a rack.

single-foot British  

noun

1. a rapid showy gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately, as in a walk

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verb

1. to move or cause to move at this gait

Etymology

Origin of single-foot

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

I once owned a single-footing mare, who came from Alexander's farm and was sired by Norman, who could single-foot a full mile in three minutes.

From Patroclus and Penelope A Chat in the Saddle by Dodge, Theodore Ayrault

I'm behind you so much on these single-foot trails.

From The Song of the Lark by Cather, Willa Sibert

"Monday I will have here the best single-foot saddle beast in this country for you to ride, and I will send a man to escort you, who will guarantee your safety."

From The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky by MacDonald, Everett

In the South, ladies ride habitually, and moreover a rack, single-foot, and canter are not only graceful, but straight-sitting paces for a woman.

From Patroclus and Penelope A Chat in the Saddle by Dodge, Theodore Ayrault

A good terra cotta camel, 55 to 60 hands high and broken to single-foot, will fetch as high as $150.

From In Pastures New by Ade, George