The meaning of CURVET is a prancing leap of a horse in which the hind legs are raised just before the forelegs touch the ground.

CURVET definition: a leap of a horse from a rearing position, in which it springs up with the hind legs outstretched as the forelegs descend. See examples of curvet used in a sentence.

curvet in American English (ˈkɜrvɛt ; for v., usually kərˈvɛt ) noun Origin: It corvetta, dim. < corvo < L curvus: see crown

Oct 13, 2025 · curvet (plural curvets) A particular leap in which a horse raises both forelegs at once, equally advanced, and, as the forelegs are falling, raises the hind legs, so that all the …

Define curvet. curvet synonyms, curvet pronunciation, curvet translation, English dictionary definition of curvet. n. A light leap by a horse, in which both hind legs leave the ground just …

Curvet definition: A light leap by a horse, in which both hind legs leave the ground just before the forelegs are set down.

A curvet is a composed movement in horsemanship or dressage where the horse leaps from the ground and lands on the same foot, typically used as a show of agility and control.

“Curvet” can also be a verb, meaning “to make a graceful, energetic leap.” Another definition of "curvet" is specifically linked to a horse's movements: "perform a series of jumps on the hind …

n. Sport [Dressage.]a leap of a horse from a rearing position, in which it springs up with the hind legs outstretched as the forelegs descend. v.i. Sport to leap in a curvet, as a horse; cause …

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