Meaning of tottering in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    tottering

    Definitions

    1. unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age

    Examples

    • « a tottering skeleton of a horse »
    • « a tottery old man »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. (of structures or institutions) having lost stability

    Examples

    • « failing or on the point of collapse »
    • « a tottering empire »

    Synonyms

Famous quotes

  • « The government is tottering. We must deal it the death blow an any cost. To delay action is the same as death. »
    Vladimir Lenin

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