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| cross-country skiing |
the sport of skiing over fields or through woods where the terrain is relatively flat and using somewhat narrow skis that are not attached to the back of the ski boot, making it possible for skiers to lift their heels as they stride forward. |
| gallop |
the fastest pace of a horse or other animal that has four legs. During a gallop, all four feet are off the ground at one point during each stride. [1/3 definitions] |
| march |
to walk with a steady, regular stride, esp. in step with others. [1/11 definitions] |
| outstride |
combined form of stride. |
| pace1 |
the length of one step; stride. [2/8 definitions] |
| strode |
past tense of stride. |
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