Definition of lope
1 : an easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter
2 : an easy usually bounding gait capable of being sustained for a long time
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Origin and Etymology of lope
Middle English loup, lope leap, probably from Old Norse hlaup; akin to Old English hlēapan to leap — more at leap
lope
Definition of lope
loped
;loping
intransitive verb
: to move or ride at a lope
loper
nounExamples of lope in a Sentence
The horses loped easily across the fields.
He went loping up the hill.
The outfielder loped after the ball.
First Known Use of lope
circa 1825
LOPE Defined for English Language Learners
lope
Definition of lope for English Language Learners
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: to run in a relaxed way with long strides
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Definition of lope for Students
: an effortless way of moving with long smooth steps
Definition of lope for Students
loped
;loping
: to go or run in an effortless way with long smooth steps
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