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totter

/ˈtɒt.ər/

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verb

/ˈtɒt.ər/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для описания движения шаткой или неустойчивой походкой, часто из-за слабости, возраста или нарушения равновесия.

A verb used to describe moving in a shaky or unsteady manner, often due to weakness, age, or imbalance.

  1. Move unsteadilyB2formal

    To move in a way that is not stable, as if about to fall.

    ruИдти шатаясь

    • The old man tottered along the path with a cane.
    • The toddler tottered across the room for the first time.
    • The stack of books tottered dangerously on the edge of the table.

    Synonymscareenlurchreelstaggerstumbleswayteeterwobble

    Antonymsbalance

  2. Walk unsteadilyB2formal

    To walk with a shaky or unsteady gait, often due to weakness or dizziness.

    ruИдти шатаясь

    • She tottered to her feet after fainting.
    • He tottered out of the bar, clearly intoxicated.
    • The injured bird tottered on the ground before flying away.

    Synonymsfalterlurchreelstaggerstumbleteeterwobble

    Antonymsmarchpacesteadystridetread

  3. Rock or swayB2formal

    To move with a rocking or swaying motion, as if about to collapse.

    ruШататься

    • The tall chimney tottered in the strong wind.
    • The old building tottered during the earthquake.
    • The pile of dishes tottered as the waiter carried them.

    Synonymslurchreelrockstaggerswayteeterwaverwobble

    Antonymsstandstead

Forms
  • tottered past participle
  • tottered past simple
  • tottering present participle
  • totters third person singular
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