Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913 Gait /gāt/ · IPA /ɡeɪt/ 01 n. A going; a walk; a march; a way. 1. A going; a walk; a march; a way. “Good gentleman, go your gait, and let poor folks pass.” — Shak. 2. Manner of walking or stepping; bearing or carriage while moving. “'T is Cinna; I do know him by his gait.” — Shak.