παραπαίω — meaning in English

English meaning

• flounder verb To struggle clumsily or act confused, especially when trying to make progress.
• totter verb To walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.

Senses

παραπαίω is used for these senses in English:

• flounder (intransitive) To make clumsy attempts to move or regain one's balance.
• totter To walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.

flounder — full definition

1. verb To struggle clumsily or act confused, especially when trying to make progress.
2. noun A type of flatfish found in shallow coastal waters.

totter — full definition

1. verb To walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.
2. verb To be on the brink of collapse.
3. verb To collect junk or scrap.

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