stumbles

Noun

stumble (plural stumbles)

1. A fall, trip or substantial misstep.
   • I went to his aid. As he said, a board in the floor was loose. His stepping on it unawares had caused his stumble.1897, Richard Marsh, The Beetle
2. An error or blunder.
   • Possibly Mr. Carrados was considering it from his own way round for he did not appear to notice anything in her stumble.1934, Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London

   Synonyms:

   blooper, blunder, boo-boo, defect, error, fault, faux pas, fluff, gaffe, lapse

3. A clumsy walk.
   • From the ground, Colombo’s port does not look like much. Those entering it are greeted by wire fences, walls dating back to colonial times and security posts. For mariners leaving the port after lonely nights on the high seas, the delights of the B52 Night Club and Stallion Pub lie a stumble away.2013 June 8, “The new masters and commanders”, in The Economist, volume 407, number 8839, page 52

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