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Caracol [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. In the manege, a semi-round, or half turn which a horseman makes, either to the right or left. In the army, the cavalry make a caracol after each discharge, in order to pass to the rear of the squadron.

2. In architecture, a staircase in a helix or spiral form.

Caracol [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

To move in a caracol; to wheel.

Caracole [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. A half turn which a horseman makes, either to the right or the left.

2. A staircase in a spiral form.

Caracole [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To move in a caracole, or in caracoles; to wheel.

Caracoled [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

of Caracole

Caracoly [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

A mixture of gold, silver and copper, of which are made rings pendants and other toys for the savages.

Caracoly [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

An alloy of gold, silver, and copper, of which an inferior quality of jewelry is made.