totter

• Глагол, 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.

   Идти 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.

   Синонимыcareenlurchreelstaggerstumbleswayteeterwobble

   Антонимыbalance

2. Walk unsteadilyB2formal

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

   Идти 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.

   Синонимыfalterlurchreelstaggerstumbleteeterwobble

   Антонимыmarchpacesteadystridetread

3. Rock or swayB2formal

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

   Шататься

   • 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.

   Синонимыlurchreelrockstaggerswayteeterwaverwobble

   Антонимыstandstead