Shamble (Noun)
Meaning
Walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet; "from his shambling I assumed he was very old".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- His shamble down the hallway was a testament to the difficulty he had walking since the accident.
- The detective's eyes traveled down the street, taking in the shamble of the suspect as he made his way away from the scene.
- The horse's shamble was so severe that the veterinarian recommended putting the animal down.
- As she watched her grandfather's shamble across the room, Emily was reminded of how frail he had become.
- The athlete's shamble around the bases was a far cry from his usual sprint after hitting the home run.