1. to move a horse in a caracole; to execute a half turn or wheeling movement on horseback
Usage: equestrian; often used in dressage or classical horsemanship
2. to move or prance about in a showy or spirited manner
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The rider taught her horse to caracoler across the arena.
• The trained stallion caracoled gracefully during the dressage performance.
• He caracoled around the room, showing off his new outfit.
• The dancers caracoled across the stage in elaborate costumes.
• The horse caracoled in response to the rider's subtle cues.