ковыля́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• hobble verb To walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain.
• toddle verb To walk with short, wobbly steps, the way a young child does.
• totter verb To walk or stand in a shaky way, as if about to fall.
• trudge noun A long, 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 with short, wobbly steps, the way a young child does.
2. verb To walk or go somewhere in a relaxed, easy-going way.

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