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Meaning of HALTING

Pronunciation:  h'olting

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 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  fragmentary or halting from emotional strain; "uttered a few broken words of sorrow"
  2. [adj]  disabled in the feet or legs; "a crippled soldier"; "a game leg"
 
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 Synonyms: broken, crippled, game, halt, lame, unfit
 

 

 

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