trotter
pronunciation
How to pronounce trotter in British English:
UK [ˈtrɒtə(r)]
How to pronounce trotter in American English:
US [ˈtrɑtə(r)]
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- Noun:
- foot of a pig or sheep especially one used as food
- a horse trained to trot; especially a horse trained for harness racing
Word Origin
- trotter (n.)
- late 14c. as a type of horse; agent noun from trot (v.). Meaning "foot of a quadruped" is from 1520s. Related: Trotters.
Example
- 1. For trotter , this is a moment of elation .
- 2. Stewed trotter with bean curd and mushroom .
- 3. This wouldn 't be such a problem if trotter had a regular internet connection .
- 4. But trotter has precious little time to get online - and this is it .
- 5. But the phone call comes while trotter is giving her two children a bath .