Definitions for: Amble


[n] a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
[v] walk leisurely



Webster (1913) Definition: Am"ble, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Ambled; p. pr. & vb. n.
Ambling.] [F. ambler to amble, fr. L. ambulare to walk, in
LL., to amble, perh. fr. amb-, ambi-, and a root meaning to
go: cf. Gr. ? to go, E. base. Cf. Ambulate.]
1. To go at the easy gait called an amble; -- applied to the
horse or to its rider.

2. To move somewhat like an ambling horse; to go easily or
without hard shocks.

The skipping king, he ambled up and down. --Shak.

Sir, your wit ambles well; it goes easily. --Shak.


Am"ble, n.
1. A peculiar gait of a horse, in which both legs on the same
side are moved at the same time, alternating with the legs
on the other side. ``A fine easy amble.'' --B. Jonson.

2. A movement like the amble of a horse.

Synonyms: mosey, perambulation, promenade, ramble, saunter, stroll

See Also: walk, walk, walkabout

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