hippometry

/ˌhɪpəˈmɛtri/ (HIP-uh-MEH-tree)

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the movement and gait of animals, especially horses.

“The veterinarian spent years studying hippometry to improve her knowledge of equine movement.”

Synonyms

  • animal locomotion
  • equine biomechanics

Antonyms

  • static analysis