Lexic.us

Definition of Falter

1. Noun. The act of pausing uncertainly. "There was a hesitation in his speech"

2. Verb. Be unsure or weak. "Their enthusiasm is faltering"

3. Verb. Move hesitatingly, as if about to give way.

4. Verb. Walk unsteadily. "Sam and Sue falter"; "The drunk man stumbled about"

5. Verb. Speak haltingly. "Sam and Sue falter"; "The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room"

Definition of Falter

1. v. t. To thrash in the chaff; also, to cleanse or sift, as barley.

2. v. i. To hesitate; to speak brokenly or weakly; to stammer; as, his tongue falters.

3. v. t. To utter with hesitation, or in a broken, trembling, or weak manner.

4. n. Hesitation; trembling; feebleness; an uncertain or broken sound; as, a slight falter in her voice.

Definition of Falter

1. to hesitate [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: hesitate

Lexicographical Neighbors of Falter

falsifier falsifiers falsifies falsify falsifying falsing falsish falsism falsisms falsities

falsity Falstaff Falstaffian faltboat faltboats falter (current term) faltered falterer falterers faltering

falteringly falters faluns falun gong falx falx falx aponeurotica falx cerebelli falx cerebri falx inguinalis

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