capriole
a caper or leap.
Manège. a movement in which the horse jumps up with its forelegs well drawn in, kicks out with its hind legs in a horizontal position in the air, and then lands again on the same spot.
to execute a capriole.
Origin of capriole
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British Dictionary definitions for capriole
/ (ˈkæprɪˌəʊl) /
dressage a high upward but not forward leap made by a horse with all four feet off the ground
dancing a leap from bent knees
(intr) to perform a capriole
Origin of capriole
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