Definition of canter

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • canter is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • canter is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • canter is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of canter


  • a smooth three-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. lope
  • go at a canter, of horses (verb)
  • ride at a canter (verb)

    Examples

    1. The men cantered away
  • ride at a cantering pace (verb)

    Examples

    1. He cantered the horse across the meadow

See definition of canter in Merriam Webster