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TOTTERING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Tottering.

Tottering - as an adjective satellite

Unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age

Example: "A tottering skeleton of a horse"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tottery

(of structures or institutions) having lost stability; failing or on the point of collapse

Example: "A tottering empire"

Tottering - as a verb

To walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.

Example: "The baby tottered from the table to the chair."

To be on the brink of collapse.

To collect junk or scrap.

Tottering - as a noun

The movement of one who totters.

Tottering - as an adjective

Unsteady, precarious or rickety.

Unstable, insecure or wobbly.

Example Sentences

"The old man walked with a tottering gait."
"She held onto the tottering ladder tightly."
"The tottering pile of books threatened to collapse at any moment."
"A tottering stack of dishes clattered to the ground."
"The baby took a few tottering steps before falling."
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Word Game Points

Is TOTTERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tottering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TOTTERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TOTTERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tottering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TOTTERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TOTTERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tottering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TOTTERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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