Curveting

/kɜːrˈvɛtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The action of performing a curvet; the present participle of the verb 'curvet.'

Etymology

From 'curvet' (noun/verb) + '-ing' (present participle suffix). In equestrian usage, this describes the ongoing action of a horse making curved leaps.

Kelly Says

A rider training their horse is 'curveting'—you'd read in riding manuals 'the horse is curveting smoothly across the arena,' which shows the animal's athletic skill and training.

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