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Halting Definition & Meaning

halting
adjective
  1. disabled in the feet or legs; "a crippled soldier"; "a game leg"
  2. fragmentary or halting from emotional strain; "uttered a few halting words of sorrow"

"Halting" in song lyrics

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  • "i see before me know a traveling army halting"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does halting mean?
disabled in the feet or legs; "a crippled soldier"; "a game leg" fragmentary or halting from emotional strain; "uttered a few halting words of sorrow"
What part of speech is halting?
Halting is an adjective.
How many definitions does halting have?
Halting has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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