caracole

Example Sentences

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He began to rear and caracole as if he were about to suffer transformation into a colt.

From Time Magazine Archive

The crude might of the queen was transformed into refined power, restrained and directed by a system of sparkling levers; the pawns grew cleverer; the knights stepped forth with a Spanish caracole .

From Time Magazine Archive

"Here is a brave victory," snorted Von Donck; and he gave vent to his delight by turning a caracole upon the forehead of the giant.

From The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec by Trevena, John

Charles Larkyns takes possession of the dog-cart, in company with Mary and Fanny Green, and little Mr. Bouncer; while Huz and Buz, released from their weary imprisonment, caracole gracefully around the vehicle.

From Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green by Bede, Cuthbert

We are to halt two days here, and before that is over, I hope you'll have made your last caracole in the riding-school of Nancy.'

From Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune by Lever, Charles James