1. a leap or bound, especially a playful or exuberant one
Usage: archaic
2. a leather gaiter or legging worn by horseback riders
Usage: historical

Examples

• The horse made a sudden gambado across the field.
• The child’s gambado over the puddle delighted the onlookers.
• He wore leather gambados to protect his legs while riding.
• The rider’s gambados were made of fine Spanish leather.
• With a joyful gambado, the dog bounded toward its owner.
• The historical reenactor donned authentic gambados for the cavalry demonstration.