trot
Third Person
trots
Present Participle
trotting
Past Tense
trotted
Past Participle
trotted
1
to run faster than a walk but slower than a full sprint
- Trying to catch the bus, she trotted down the street, hoping to make it to the stop in time.
- The fitness enthusiast trotted around the park as part of their daily jogging routine.
- The children excitedly trotted to the ice cream truck when they heard the familiar jingle.
- The soccer player trotted across the field, warming up before the game.
- Focused on their fitness goals, the group of friends trotted together in the local park.
2
(of a horse or other animals) to move at a speed faster than a walk and slower than a canter
- The horse trotted gracefully around the arena, its hooves making a rhythmic sound.
- As the riders approached, the carriage horses began to trot along the scenic path.
- The dog eagerly trotted beside its owner during their morning walk in the park.
- The pony trotted briskly, carrying the young rider with a sense of confidence.
- The donkey trotted behind the farmer, carrying a load of freshly harvested vegetables.
3
to make a person or animal move briskly at a moderate pace with short steps
transitive
- The dog trainer used a combination of voice commands and gestures to trot the well-trained canine.
- The shepherd skillfully trotted the sheep towards the grazing field.
- During the riding lesson, the instructor taught the beginners how to trot their horses.
- The farmer trotted the pack of dogs, guiding them to round up the scattered livestock.
- With a subtle cue, the dog handler trotted the police dog alongside during the training exercise.