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dogtrot.

A steady trotting motion similar to that of a dog.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A steady trotting motion similar to that of a dog.

  2. A breezeway, open passageway, or open hallway between two sections of a house.

    Southern-US
  3. A type of house with an open breezeway or hallway between two sections of a house.

    Southern-US
Where this word comes from

From Middle English dogge trot; equivalent to dog + trot.

verb
  1. To move at the pace of a dogtrot.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

From Middle English dogge trot; equivalent to dog + trot.

adj
  1. Having an open breezeway or hallway between two sections of a house.

    Southern-US · not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English dogge trot; equivalent to dog + trot.

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