curvet

IPA(Pronunciation)

/kɜːˈvɛt/

Noun

A particular leap in which a horse raises both forelegs at once, equally advanced, and, as the forelegs are falling, raises the hind legs, so that all the legs are in the air at once.

Japanese Meaning

馬が前脚を同時に上げ、その後後脚も上げることで、一時的に全ての脚が空中に浮く特殊な跳躍 / 馬が前脚を一斉に持ち上げ、降下する際に後脚も上げることで、全脚が同時に宙にある跳躍の技法

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During the dressage performance, the mare executed a flawless curvet that drew applause from the crowd.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

ドレッサージュの演技で、その雌馬は前肢を同時に高く上げ、前肢が下がるときに後肢を持ち上げて四肢が同時に宙に浮く見事な跳躍を披露し、観衆から拍手を浴びた。

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A particular leap in which a horse raises both forelegs at once, equally advanced, and, as the forelegs are falling, raises the hind legs, so that all the legs are in the air at once.

Complexion and constitution are alike revived by a drive in the Park—a white glove rests on the carriage window—and some 'gallant gray' or chestnut Arabian is curbed into curvets and foam by its whispering master.

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Sense（2）

A prank; a frolic.

curvets

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