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Curvet is a noun and a verb that originates from the French word "courbette", meaning a small curve or bend. As a noun, it refers to an elegant and lively jump or leap performed by a horse or any similar animal by raising its forelegs off the ground while keeping its hind legs on the ground. This movement is often executed with grace and agility, displaying the animal's strength and nimbleness.
As a verb, curvet means the action of a horse or certain animals performing the curvet movement described above. It involves the animal bounding or leaping forward with its forequarters elevated while the hindquarters remain on the ground. In this context, it conveys a sense of energy and exuberance displayed by the animal during this upward leap.
The term curvet is frequently used in equestrian disciplines, particularly dressage and jumping competitions, where horses are trained to perform various movements and jumps with precision and elegance. It is also employed in the context of horsemanship, where riders aim to control and direct the horse's movement during such curvets. Additionally, curvet is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a quick, lively, and agile movement or action performed by a person or object.
In summary, curvet refers to the dynamic and graceful leap executed by a horse or similar animal, involving the raising of its forelimbs while keeping its hindlimbs on the ground. It can also describe a lively and agile movement by a person or object.
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• The prancings of a managed horse, in which he bends his body together and springs out.
• To leap in curvets; to frisk; to leap and bound.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "curvet" originated from the French noun "courbette", which was derived from the Old Italian verb "corvettare". The Italian word was formed by combining the prefix "cor-" (meaning "with" or "together") and the word "vetta" (meaning "summit" or "peak"). Thus, "corvettare" meant "to leap together" or "to jump together". The term "curvet" entered the English language in the 17th century as a specific movement or leap performed by a horse in dressage, referring to a jump or leap on both hind legs at the same time. Over time, the term broadened its meaning to include any similar leaping or jumping action.
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