ˈɡæləp n. & v. --n. 1
the fastest pace of a
horse or
other quadruped,
with all the
feet off the ground
together in
each stride. 2 a
ride at
this pace. 3 a track or ground
for this. --v. (galloped, galloping) 1 a intr. (of a horse etc. or
its rider) go at the pace of a gallop. b tr.
make (a horse etc.) gallop. 2 intr. (foll. by
through, over)
read,
recite, or
talk at
great speed. 3 intr.
move or
progress rapidly (galloping inflation). øat a gallop at the pace of a gallop. øøgalloper n. [OF
galop, galoper: see WALLOP]