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gait

(used esp of horses and dogs) the pattern of footsteps at various speeds, as the walk, trot, canter, etc., each pattern being distinguished by a particular rhythm and footfall
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Upon examination, she was found to have short stature (150 cm high), a waddling gait, and hip pain after long walks.
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