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Totter (Verb)

Walk unsteadily; "small children toddle".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The elderly woman began to totter as she made her way down the icy stairs.
A young boy still learning to walk will often totter before taking his first confident steps.
The child took a few tentative steps before her legs started to totter underneath her.
Many older adults with balance problems may totter while trying to walk on uneven surfaces.
After the concussion, the athlete began to totter on the field, requiring assistance to sit down safely.

Move without being stable, as if threatening to fall; "The drunk man tottered over to our table".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The toddler tottered across the kitchen floor, holding onto the counter for support.
Her parents warned her to hold on tight, or she would totter and fall on the bumpy boat ride.
After hours of walking in high heels, she began to totter and had to sit down.
On the steep mountain pass, the small car began to totter in the strong gusts of wind.
The elderly woman tottered along the icy sidewalk, her arms outstretched for balance.

Move unsteadily, with a rocking motion.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.