1. A person's manner of walking
   "Her graceful gait caught everyone's attention"
    
2. A horse's manner of moving
   "The horse's smooth gait made for a comfortable ride"
    
3. The rate of moving (especially walking or running)
   "The horse's steady gait covered ground efficiently";
   - pace

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Derived forms: gaits

Type of: locomotion, rate, travel, walk, walking

Encyclopedia: Gait, Paul