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ковыля́ть — meaning in English

kovylyat

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English meaning

  • hobble verb To walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain.
  • toddle verb To walk unsteadily, as a small child does.
  • totter verb To walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.
  • trudge noun A tramp, i.e. a long and tiring walk.

Senses

ковыля́ть is used for these senses in English:

  • hobble To walk lame, or unevenly.
  • toddle To walk unsteadily, as a small child does.
  • totter To walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.
  • trudge (intransitive) To walk wearily with heavy, slow steps.

hobble — full definition

  1. verb To walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain.
  2. verb To restrict or hinder someone or something's progress.
  3. noun A strap tied between an animal's legs to stop it wandering or running off.

toddle — full definition

  1. verb To walk unsteadily, as a small child does.
  2. verb To walk or travel in a carefree manner.

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