gallop
verb (used without object)
to ride a horse at a gallop; ride at full speed.
gallops
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pluralof gallop.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof gallop (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
gallopverb (used without object)to ride a horse at a gallop; ride at full speed.
Example Sentences
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Yes, he neighs and whinnies and you can ride him and, as Woody notes, he gallops like the wind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
The author gallops through vital moments in world history across the centuries but dallies over what seem like niche aspects of medieval French history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
As they walked near the paddock and gallops of Evan Williams Racing, their lights "drew the attention of Mr Williams", Bebb said.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
“If she gallops as fast as she looks, it’s going to be a good year,” said Brad Keselowski, driver and co-owner of RFK Racing.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
Webb shouts as he windmills his arm and gallops down the third-base line.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
