capriole

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Synonyms: cariole, cabriole, carriole, caprifole, capriola, capriote, caprice, caprine, capreol, variole, dariole

Antonyms: cariole, cabriole, carriole, caprifole, capriola, capriote, caprice, caprine, capreol, variole, dariole

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Noun

1. A [[leap]] that a [[horse]] makes with all fours, upwards only, without advancing, but with a kick or jerk of the hind legs when at the height of the leap.
2. A leap or [[caper]], as in [[dance|dancing]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[leap]]; to [[caper]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To cause (one's mounted horse) to perform a capriole.

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