CURVETING Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word curveting. (close relations)
Definition of CURVETING
Best Alternative Words for CURVETING
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frisking | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs | ||||||||
bounding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • confined by bonds • held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union • secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form noun • a line determining the limits of an area • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something • the greatest possible degree of something • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to') governed by fate • covered or wrapped with a bandage • headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students' • bound by an oath • bound by contract • confined in the bowels verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • spring back; spring away from an impact | ||||||||
capering | verbv | |||||||
noun • any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis • pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces • a crime (especially a robbery) • a playful leap or hop • gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement verb • jump about playfully | ||||||||
cavorting | verbv | |||||||
verb • play boisterously | ||||||||
prancing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a proud stiff pompous gait verb • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others • spring forward on the hind legs • cause (a horse) to bound spring forward • ride a horse such that it springs and bounds forward | ||||||||
romping | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an easy victory • a girl who behaves in a boyish manner • gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement verb • play boisterously • run easily and fairly fast • win easily |