1. a smooth three-beat gait of a horse that is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop

1. to move at a canter
2. to ride a horse at a canter

Examples

• The horse moved at a steady canter across the field.
• She urged her mare into a gentle canter.
• The riders cantered along the beach at sunset.
• He learned to canter before attempting to gallop.
• The pony cantered in circles around the ring.
• They watched the horses canter through the meadow.