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cap·ri·ole  (kpr-l)

n.

1. An upward leap made by a trained horse without going forward and with a backward kick of the hind legs at the height of the leap.

2. A playful leap or jump; a caper.

intr.v. cap·ri·oled, cap·ri·ol·ing, cap·ri·oles

To perform a capriole.

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[French, from Italian capriola, somersault, from capriolo, roebuck, wild goat, from Latin capreolus, diminutive of caper, capr-, goat.]

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capriole [ˈkæprɪˌəʊl]

n

1. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Horse Training, Riding & Manège) Dressage a high upward but not forward leap made by a horse with all four feet off the ground

2. (Performing Arts / Ballet) Dancing a leap from bent knees

vb

(Individual Sports & Recreations / Horse Training, Riding & Manège) (Performing Arts / Ballet) (intr) to perform a capriole

[from French, from Old Italian capriola, from capriolo roebuck, from Latin capreolus, caper goat]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	capriole - (dressage) a vertical jump of a trained horse with a kick of the hind legs at the top of the jump jumping, jump - the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground; "he advanced in a series of jumps"; "the jumping was unexpected" dressage - maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider
	2.	capriole - a playful leap or hop caper leap, leaping, bounce, bound, saltation, spring - a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
Verb	1.	capriole - perform a capriole, of horses in dressage bound, jump, leap, spring - move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"
	2.	capriole - perform a capriole, in ballet dance - move in a graceful and rhythmical way; "The young girl danced into the room"