1. present participle of gallop; moving at a gallop (the fastest gait of a horse, with all four feet off the ground at once)
2. moving or progressing very quickly or at great speed
Usage: figurative

1. moving at a gallop; characterized by rapid motion

Examples

• The horse was galoping across the field at full speed.
• She came galoping down the stairs, late for school.
• The cavalry charged galoping toward the enemy lines.
• Time seemed to be galoping by as we enjoyed our vacation.
• The galoping horse kicked up clouds of dust behind it.
• He was galoping through his work to finish before noon.