Demarch vs. Gait — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Demarch and Gait
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Definitions
Demarch
The chief magistrate of a deme.
Gait
Gait is the pattern of movement of the limbs of animals, including humans, during locomotion over a solid substrate. Most animals use a variety of gaits, selecting gait based on speed, terrain, the need to maneuver, and energetic efficiency.
Demarch
(obsolete) march; walk; gait
Gait
A particular way or manner of moving on foot
A person who ran with a clumsy, hobbling gait.
Demarch
March; walk; gait.
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Gait
Any of the ways, such as a canter, trot, or walk, by which a horse can move by lifting the feet in different order or rhythm.
Demarch
A chief or ruler of a deme or district in Greece.
Gait
Rate or manner of proceeding
The project went forward at a steady gait.
Gait
To train (a horse) in a particular gait or gaits.
Gait
Manner of walking or stepping; bearing or carriage while moving on legs.
Carrying a heavy suitcase, he had a lopsided gait.
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Gait
(horses) One of the different ways in which a horse can move, either naturally or as a result of training.
Gait
To teach a specific gait to a horse.
Gait
A going; a walk; a march; a way.
Good gentleman, go your gait, and let poor folks pass.
Gait
Manner of walking or stepping; bearing or carriage while moving.
'T is Cinna; I do know him by his gait.
Gait
The rate of moving (especially walking or running)
Gait
A horse's manner of moving
Gait
A person's manner of walking
