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capriole

capriole

1 9.9
A high jump by a trained horse that kicks its back legs out at the top
  • noun
  • /ˈkæpriˌoʊl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : capriola
  • The rider was thrilled when her horse finally mastered the challenging capriole in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

Examples

  • One of them does a capriole and sings "Oh, do-dah, do!" while the other claps his hands.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • The horse performed a stunning capriole during the dressage competition, impressing the judges with its agility.

  • "The horse is rearing up in a fine capriole, and the presidential sword (giver of victory) is pointed out to sea.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • As part of her training, the horse learned to execute a perfect capriole, showcasing its elegance and strength.

Synonyms

cabriole
vscapriole
  • Specialized
9.9

A jump in horse riding where the horse springs up and kicks out its hind legs

is the same dressage leap but expressed with an alternative traditional label

How Energetic

somersault
16 2.8
capriole
  • Specialized
1 9.9
leap
107 1.0
jump
191 1.0
to hop
133 1.0

Surface Forms

capriole singular
caprioles plural

Etymology

Capriole comes from Italian capriola and the Latin capra 'goat'. Think of a goat leaping and kicking its hind legs — that is the picture behind the dressage move where the horse jumps and flicks its back legs at the top, which is why the move is called a capriole.