dogtrot vs lope

dogtrot

noun
  • A steady trotting motion similar to that of a dog. 

  • A type of house with an open breezeway or hallway between two sections of a house. 

  • A breezeway, open passageway, or open hallway between two sections of a house. 

adj
  • The design or form of house with an open breezeway or hallway between two sections of a house 

verb
  • To move at the pace of a dogtrot 

lope

noun
  • An easy pace with long strides. 

verb
  • To travel an easy pace with long strides. 

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