caracole
English
/ˈkæɹəkəʊl/
noun
Definitions
- A half-turn performed by a horse and rider in dressage.
- (cavalry) A combat maneuver where riders of the same squadron turn simultaneously to their left or to their right.
- (architecture) A spiral staircase.
Etymology
Borrowed from French caracole (snail's shell).
Origin
French
caracole
Gloss
snail's shell