Associations to the word «Lope»

Wiktionary

LOPE, verb. (obsolete) To jump, leap.
LOPE, verb. To travel an easy pace with long strides.
LOPE, noun. A horse's easy gait, consisting of long running strides or leaps. A lope resembles a canter.

Dictionary definition

LOPE, noun. A slow pace of running.
LOPE, noun. A smooth three-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop.
LOPE, verb. Run easily.

Wise words

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