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gaits

Pronunciation: [ɡeɪts]

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Learn how to use gaits in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(noun) gaits are the different ways that animals, especially horses and dogs, move their legs to walk, trot, run, or gallop. Just like how people can walk slowly or run fast, animals have different gaits, too.

Example

The horse showed off its smooth gaits during the competition.

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The baby animal struggled to find its gaits as it learned to walk.

Example

What different gaits do you know that animals can have?

Context: “sports”

(noun) in sports, gaits can refer to the particular patterns or styles of running or walking used by athletes. Different gaits can help athletes perform better in races or games.

Example

The sprinter's quick gaits helped him win the race.

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Her slow gaits made it hard for her to catch up with the others.

Example

How do different gaits affect an athlete's performance?

How to pronounce gaits

Pronunciation: [ɡeɪts]

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