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trottatore

trotter (racing horse)

noun troht-tah-TOH-reh Rare

Usage Note

Trottatore refers specifically to a horse trained for harness trot racing (trotto), a major equestrian sport in Italy. The feminine form is trottatrice. Do not confuse with cavallo da corsa (gallop racehorse).

Examples

"Il trottatore ha vinto la gara."

Natural Translation

The trotter won the race.

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