1. (

• gallop

) a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously ;

1. (

• gallop

) ride at a galloping pace; "He was galloping down the road" ;

2. (

• gallop ,

) go at galloping speed; "The horse was galloping along" ;

3. (

• gallop ,
• extend ,

) cause to move at full gallop; "Did you gallop the horse just now?" ;