1. a person’s manner of walking
2. any of the ways a horse or other four-legged animal can move
Usage: equestrian

Examples

• The elderly man walked with a slow, careful gait.
• She recognized him from a distance by his distinctive gait.
• The injury affected his gait for several weeks.
• The horse moved at a steady trot, its natural gait.
• Physical therapy helped improve her walking gait.
• The doctor observed the patient’s gait during the examination.