Caracole

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛɹəˈkoʊɫ/

Caracole (noun)

  1. A quick turn made by a horse or rider, often in a circular motion.
  2. A tactical movement where troops turn to face a different direction quickly.

Examples

  • The horse performed a graceful caracole in the arena.
  • The troops executed a caracole to confuse the enemy.

Common collocations: execute a caracole, perform a caracole, plan a caracole, use a caracole

Synonyms of Caracole

Formal

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