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Definition of canter noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

canter

noun
 
/ˈkæntə(r)/
 
/ˈkæntər/
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  1. a movement of a horse at a speed that is fairly fast but not very fast; a ride on a horse moving at this speed
    • She set off at a canter.
    Topics Animalsc2
    Word Originearly 18th cent. (as a verb): short for Canterbury pace or Canterbury gallop, from the supposed easy pace of medieval pilgrims to Canterbury, a city in Kent, SE England.
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at/in a canter
  1. (especially British English) (in sport) without much effort; easily
    • Last year the team won at a canter but the competition is tougher this year.
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