Gait vs. Ambulate — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Gait and Ambulate
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Definitions
Gait➦
Gait is the pattern of movement of the limbs of animals, including humans, during locomotion over a solid substrate. Most animals use a variety of gaits, selecting gait based on speed, terrain, the need to maneuver, and energetic efficiency.
Ambulate➦
To walk from place to place; move about.
Gait➦
A particular way or manner of moving on foot
A person who ran with a clumsy, hobbling gait.
Ambulate➦
(intransitive) To walk; to relocate oneself under the power of one's own legs.
Peter slowly ambulated to the bathroom, favoring his strained knee.
Gait➦
Any of the ways, such as a canter, trot, or walk, by which a horse can move by lifting the feet in different order or rhythm.
Ambulate➦
To walk; to move about.
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Gait➦
Rate or manner of proceeding
The project went forward at a steady gait.
Ambulate➦
Walk about; not be bedridden or incapable of walking
Gait➦
To train (a horse) in a particular gait or gaits.
Gait➦
Manner of walking or stepping; bearing or carriage while moving on legs.
Carrying a heavy suitcase, he had a lopsided gait.
Gait➦
(horses) One of the different ways in which a horse can move, either naturally or as a result of training.
Gait➦
To teach a specific gait to a horse.
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Gait➦
A going; a walk; a march; a way.
Good gentleman, go your gait, and let poor folks pass.
Gait➦
Manner of walking or stepping; bearing or carriage while moving.
'T is Cinna; I do know him by his gait.
Gait➦
The rate of moving (especially walking or running)
Gait➦
A horse's manner of moving
Gait➦
A person's manner of walking
