crowhop

crowhop
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
1. : a short quick jump (as that of a startled crow)
2. : a stiff-legged hop made by a horse often with the back arched

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—crowhopper, n.
/kroh"hop'/, n.
1. a short hop.
2. a hop made by a horse with its legs stiffened and its back arched.
[1895-1900, Amer.; CROW1 + HOP1]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • crowhop — crowhopper, n. /kroh hop /, n. 1. a short hop. 2. a hop made by a horse with its legs stiffened and its back arched. [1895 1900, Amer.; CROW1 + HOP1] * * * …   Universalium

  • crow|hop — «KROH HOP», noun, verb, hopped, hop|ping. –n. 1. Western U.S. a hopping movement, like that of a crow, made by a bucking horse. 2. a short distance: »His ranch is just a crowhop from here. –v.i. to move in short jerky hops …   Useful english dictionary

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