capriole
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riˌoʊl noun
1.
a caper or leap.
verb (used without object)
3.
to execute a capriole.
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capriole (ˈkæprɪˌəʊl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | dressage a high upward but not forward leap made by a horse with all four feet off the ground |
| 2. | dancing a leap from bent knees |
| —vb | |
| 3. | (intr) to perform a capriole |
| [C16: from French, from Old Italian capriola, from capriolo roebuck, from Latin capreolus, caper goat] | |
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When the horse demonstrates proficiency in the ballotade, the capriole is introduced.
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