How Do You Spell CURVETTING?

Pronunciation: [kˈɜːvɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "curvetting" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /kərˈvɛtɪŋ/. This word refers to the act of a horse performing a curvet, which is a type of jump or leap. The spelling is derived from the French term "courbette", which is the origin of the English word. The "-ing" at the end indicates that the action is ongoing. This word is commonly used in equestrian circles to describe the graceful movements of well-trained horses.

CURVETTING Meaning and Definition

1. Curvetting is a term commonly used in equestrian disciplines that describes a specific movement performed by a horse during training or under the rider's command. It refers to a graceful and fluid curved movement, executed by the horse when it leaps or jumps in an arched manner with all four legs off the ground simultaneously.

   The curvetting movement can be seen primarily in dressage, show jumping, and classical horsemanship. It is characterized by the horse's ability to exhibit athleticism, balance, and suppleness while showcasing its natural grace and elegance. The horse lifts its forehand while its hindquarters drive forward, creating an impressive and synchronized leap.

   Curvetting requires appropriate training, proper collection, and a strong foundation in obedience and responsiveness. It demands the horse's understanding of the rider's aids and requires a harmonious partnership between horse and rider.

   In dressage, curvetting is often a component of lateral movements, such as half-passes or pirouettes, where the horse is required to maintain a steady rhythm and balance while moving diagonally or rotating in place. In show jumping, curvetting can be displayed during a horse's powerful jump over obstacles, demonstrating the horse's scope and ability to clear fences with grace.

   Overall, curvetting exemplifies the horse's athleticism, coordination, and willingness to perform. It is a visually captivating movement that showcases the harmony between horse and rider in various equestrian disciplines.

Common Misspellings for CURVETTING

• xurvetting
• vurvetting
• furvetting
• durvetting
• cyrvetting
• chrvetting
• cjrvetting
• cirvetting
• c8rvetting
• c7rvetting
• cuevetting
• cudvetting
• cufvetting
• cutvetting
• cu5vetting
• cu4vetting
• curcetting
• curbetting
• curgetting

Etymology of CURVETTING

The word "curvetting" derives from the French term "cavorter", which means "to prance or caper". It entered the English language in the mid-17th century from the French infinitive "se cavorter", signifying a horse's movement of leaping or arching its back during dressage or other equestrian maneuvers. Over time, "curvetting" has come to be used more generally to describe similar graceful leaps or bounds made by animals or humans.

Similar spelling word for CURVETTING

• Coveting.

Conjugate verb Curvetting

CONDITIONAL

I would curvetting

you would curvetting

he/she/it would curvetting

we would curvetting

they would curvetting

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be curvetting

you would be curvetting

he/she/it would be curvetting

we would be curvetting

they would be curvetting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have curvetting

you would have curvetting

he/she/it would have curvetting

we would have curvetting

they would have curvetting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been curvetting

you would have been curvetting

he/she/it would have been curvetting

we would have been curvetting

they would have been curvetting

FUTURE

I will curvet

you will curvet

he/she/it will curvet

we will curvet

they will curvet

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be curvetting

you will be curvetting

he/she/it will be curvetting

we will be curvetting

they will be curvetting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have curvetted

you will have curvetted

he/she/it will have curvetted

we will have curvetted

they will have curvetted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been curvetting

you will have been curvetting

he/she/it will have been curvetting

we will have been curvetting

they will have been curvetting

IMPERATIVE

you curvet

we let´s curvet

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to curvet

PAST

I curvetted

you curvetted

he/she/it curvetted

we curvetted

they curvetted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was curvetting

you were curvetting

he/she/it was curvetting

we were curvetting

they were curvetting

PAST PARTICIPLE

curvetted

PAST PERFECT

I had curvetted

you had curvetted

he/she/it had curvetted

we had curvetted

they had curvetted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been curvetting

you had been curvetting

he/she/it had been curvetting

we had been curvetting

they had been curvetting

PRESENT

I curvet

you curvet

he/she/it curvets

we curvet

they curvet

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am curvetting

you are curvetting

he/she/it is curvetting

we are curvetting

they are curvetting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

curvetting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have curvetted

you have curvetted

he/she/it has curvetted

we have curvetted

they have curvetted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been curvetting

you have been curvetting

he/she/it has been curvetting

we have been curvetting

they have been curvetting