Capriole

Pronunciation: /ˈkæp.ri.oʊl/

Definitions of capriole

noun a movement in which a horse jumps and kicks its hind legs in the air

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a capriole performed by a horse at the circus.

A2 The capriole is a type of movement often seen in dressage competitions.

B1 The rider executed a flawless capriole during the show jumping event.

B2 The capriole is a complex movement that requires skill and precision.

C1 The horse's capriole was met with applause from the audience.

C2 The capriole is considered one of the most difficult movements in classical horsemanship.

Examples of capriole in a Sentence

formal The horse performed a perfect capriole during the dressage competition.

informal Did you see that horse do a capriole? It was amazing!

slang That horse totally just did a capriole like a boss!

figurative Her emotions seemed to capriole from joy to sadness in an instant.

Grammatical Forms of capriole

• past tense: caprioled
• plural: caprioles
• comparative: more capriole
• superlative: most capriole
• present tense: caprioles
• future tense: will capriole
• perfect tense: have caprioled
• continuous tense: is caprioling
• singular: capriole
• positive degree: capriole
• infinitive: to capriole
• gerund: caprioling
• participle: caprioled

Origin and Evolution of capriole

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'capriole' originated from the Italian word 'capriola' which means 'a leap or jump like that of a goat'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in equestrian contexts to describe a high, upward leap made by a horse, the term 'capriole' has evolved to also refer to a gymnastic movement in ballet where a dancer leaps into the air and kicks out both legs before landing.