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# faltering

adjective (a faltering voice); also the -ing form of the verb falter

«faltering» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. Faltering means unsteady, weak or shaky, as in speech or movement.
2. Faltering can mean slowing down and losing strength.

### In the lessons

a faltering voice shows fear, shyness or doubt; in a race a faltering animal is starting to tire and slow down

### Examples

- She spoke in a faltering voice.
- The old horse was faltering as it climbed.
- His faltering steps made us worried.
- The stag seemed to be faltering, so the hunter gained on it.

### Note

nothing for maths