1gal·lop 
/ˈgæləp/ noun
plural gal·lops /ˈgæləp/ noun 1 : the way a horse or similar animal moves when it is running fast and all four of its feet leave the ground at the same time — often used after at [noncount] ▪ The horse was at full gallop. [singular] ▪ He mounted his horse and took off at a gallop. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ The course covers early American history at a gallop. [=very quickly; in a short amount of time] 2 [count] : a ride or run at a gallop
▪ We went for a gallop through the countryside. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ The course begins with a quick gallop through early American history. — compare 1canter, 2trot
▪ We went for a gallop through the countryside. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ The course begins with a quick gallop through early American history. — compare 1canter, 2trot
