demivolt

or dem·i·volte

[ dem-ee-vohlt ]

noun

1. a half turn made by a horse with forelegs raised.

demivolt

/ ˈdɛmɪˌvɒlt /

noun

1. dressage a half turn on the hind legs

Word History and Origins

Origin of demivolt¹

< French demi-volte. See demi-, volt ¹