Associations to the word «Capriole»

Wiktionary

CAPRIOLE, noun. A leap that a horse makes with all fours, upwards only, without advancing, but with a kick or jerk of the hind legs when at the height of the leap.
CAPRIOLE, noun. A leap or caper, as in dancing.
CAPRIOLE, verb. To perform a capriole.

Dictionary definition

CAPRIOLE, noun. (dressage) a vertical jump of a trained horse with a kick of the hind legs at the top of the jump.
CAPRIOLE, noun. A playful leap or hop.
CAPRIOLE, verb. Perform a capriole, of horses in dressage.
CAPRIOLE, verb. Perform a capriole, in ballet.

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