Definition of canters:
(n) :
A gait of a horse between a trot and a gallop, consisting of three beats and a "suspension" phase, where there are no feet on the ground. Also describing this gait on other four-legged animals.
(n) :
A ride on a horse at such speed.
(v) :
(intransitive) To move at such pace.
(v) :
(transitive) To cause to move at a canter; to ride (a horse) at a canter.
(n) :
One who cants or whines; a beggar.
(n) :
One who makes hypocritical pretensions to goodness; one who uses canting language.