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Gaits
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Simple meaning
What does Gaits mean?
Gaits are ways of walking.
Dictionary definition
Ways of walking; as a verb, moves with a particular walking pattern.
Example sentences
Gaits in a sentence
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Different animals have different gaits.
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The trainer compared the horse's gaits during practice.
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Studying gaits can help doctors, trainers, and writers describe movement more precisely.
Synonyms
Words like Gaits
walksWays of moving on foot.
stridesWays of stepping.
pacesWalking patterns or speeds.
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnessNo movement.
immobilityLack of movement.
Word family
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Practice 1
What does gaits mean?
Gaits is the plural of gait.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gaits correctly?
This sentence uses gaits for walking styles.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gaits?
Walks is closest because gaits are ways of walking.
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