caracole

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The crude might of the queen was transformed into refined power, restrained and directed by a system of sparkling levers; the pawns grew cleverer; the knights stepped forth with a Spanish caracole .

From Time Magazine Archive

He began to rear and caracole as if he were about to suffer transformation into a colt.

From Time Magazine Archive

The dignified and stern headmaster was actually seen to dandle infants and to caracole upon the hearthrug on all fours.

From Eminent Victorians by Strachey, Giles Lytton

The warriors most famous for valor and strength advanced, making their horses caracole round about the fire.

From Sónnica by Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente

Act�on recognized them; they were the Numidian cavalry with white and floating mantles, while, mingled with them galloped other warriors of less imposing stature, waving lances and making their small horses caracole.

From Sónnica by Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente