Galloping

verb noun

(of a horse, etc) To run at a gallop.

What it means

  1. (verb) (of a horse, etc) To run at a gallop. “The horse galloped past the finishing line.”
  2. (verb) To ride at a galloping pace.
  3. (verb) To cause to gallop. “to gallop a horse”
  4. (verb) To make electrical or other utility lines sway and/or move up and down violently, usually due to a combination of high winds and ice accrual on the lines.
  5. (verb) To run very fast.
  6. (verb) To go rapidly or carelessly, as in making a hasty examination.
  7. (verb) (of an infection, especially pneumonia) To progress rapidly through the body.
  8. (noun) Movement at a gallop.

Letter analysis

  • Galloping contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 13.

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Common questions

What does Galloping mean?

(of a horse, etc) To run at a gallop.

How many letters are in Galloping?

Galloping has 9 letters.

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