gaited

[gey-tid]

adjective

1. having a specified gait (usually used in combination).

   slow-gaited; heavy-gaited oxen.

-gaited

/ ˈɡeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. (in combination) having a gait as specified

   slow-gaited

Other Word Forms

• ungaited adjective
• well-gaited adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gaited¹

First recorded in 1580–90; gait + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Although walking and grasping are easy for many living things, robots have been notoriously poor at gaited locomotion and manual dexterity.

From Nature

The gorgeous rural scenery provides a backdrop for the farm to breed gaited horses and to also set up a very picturesque Airbnb outlet that can draw horse enthusiasts from across the nation to the region.

From Washington Times

Another major accomplishment of her life was winning the Five Gaited Class at the Stephens College Commencement Horse Show.

From Washington Times

It is a breed of gaited horse, or a horse that has been bred to give a smooth ride.

From Washington Times

As a native of Louisville, Kentucky, one of her proudest accomplishments was winning the World’s Grand Championship Five Gaited Ladies Class at the Kentucky State Fair.

From Washington Times