Definition of "gait" in English

noun

1. A manner of walking or stepping; a bearing or carriage while moving on legs.

   • Carrying a heavy suitcase, he had a lopsided gait.

2. (equestrianism) One of the distinct patterns of locomotion exhibited by a horse, occurring either naturally or as a result of training.

verb

1. (transitive) To teach a specific gait to a horse.

noun

1. (UK, dialect) A sheaf of corn.

2. (UK, dialect) A charge for pasturage.