Definition of "canter" in English

noun

1. A gait of a horse between a trot and a gallop, consisting of three beats and a "suspension" phase, where there are no feet on the ground. Also describing this gait on other four-legged animals.

2. A ride on a horse at such speed.

verb

1. (intransitive) To move at such pace.

2. (transitive) To cause to move at a canter; to ride (a horse) at a canter.

noun

1. One who cants or whines; a beggar.

2. One who makes hypocritical pretensions to goodness; one who uses canting language.