Definition of Lope

to take a longer footstep while running or walking

Examples of Lope in a sentence

Several horses lope down the field when a sudden loud noise startled them.  🔊

When the man saw his injured child, he quickened his pace and decided to lope to get to her.  🔊

Sprinters usually will lope in their lanes in order to ensure victory at the finish line of the race.  🔊

Competing against her rival, Mary decided to lope around the track as opposed to taking shorter steps.  🔊

Instead of simply running to his car, Keith decided to lope creating a greater step which allowed him to move faster.  🔊

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