gait
Example Sentences
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To me, a Midwestern kid familiar with winter winds dragging their fangs across her face, Mary’s upright spine and sure gait set an example worth heeding.
From Salon
He starts toward us with the awkward gait of a marionette.
From Literature
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The officers’ gait was unmistakable: They moved with the assurance of impunity.
From Salon
Dodger’s ears kept flicking forward and back, and his muscles and gait were stiff.
From Literature
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A belabored gait might mean he was carrying a stack of thick envelopes, the sort that indicate acceptance.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.