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piaffe

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun piaffe has 1 sense
  1. piaffe - a cadenced trot executed by the horse in one spot
    --1 is a kind of
    dressage

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Piaffe

Description:

Piaffe refers to a classical dressage movement where a horse trots in place, lifting each leg gracefully and maintaining a collected, elevated posture.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: The piaffe is a highly precise and controlled movement that showcases the horse's engagement, balance, and suspension.

Example sentence: The horse demonstrated exceptional piaffe during the dressage competition.

2. Verb: To piaffe means to perform the aforementioned elevated trotting movement in dressage.

Example sentence: The horse was taught to piaffe elegantly with the skilled guidance of its trainer.

3. Adjective: Used to describe something related to or resembling the piaffe movement.

Example sentence: The ballet dancer exhibited piaffe-like grace and poise during her performance.

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