Galloping Meaning in English
word · lemma: gallop
ˈɡæɫəpɪŋ
GAL-uh-ping
ɡˈæləpˌɪŋ
GAL-uh-ping
Definition
Moving at a gallop, the fastest pace of a horse; can also mean moving or spreading very quickly.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly describes horses moving at full speed, but also used metaphorically (e.g., 'galloping inflation'). Common in both literal and figurative senses. Rare for anything but animals or things moving very fast.
Spanish: galopandoPortuguese (BR): galopandoPortuguese (PT): a galoparChinese (Simplified): 奔驰Chinese (Traditional): 奔馳Hindi: दौड़ता हुआ (तेजी से, घोड़े की चाल में)Arabic: يعدو (بسرعة كالجواد)Bengali: দৌড়ে চলা - ছুটে চলাRussian: скачащий - быстро распространяющийся (переносное)Japanese: 駆ける - 急速に進むVietnamese: phi nước đại - chạy nhanhKorean: 질주하는 - 빠르게 번지는Turkish: dörtnala koşan - hızla yayılanUrdu: سرپٹ دوڑتا ہوا - تیزی سے پھیلتا ہواIndonesian: berlari kencang - bergerak cepat
Example Sentences
The horse was galloping across the field.
basic
We watched the wild horses galloping freely.
basic
Suddenly, a galloping dog ran past us.
basic
Time felt like it was galloping by during our vacation.
natural
The disease was galloping through the town, infecting many people.
natural
He came galloping up the stairs to share the news.
natural