wobble

//ˈwɒb.əl//
B1Frequency Level 12Neutral
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Verb

wobbleInfinitive
wobblePresent tense
wobbledPast tense
wobbledPast participle
wobblingPresent participle
wobblesThird-person singular
1

To move unsteadily from side to side; to rock or sway with an irregular motion.

The table wobbles because one leg is shorter than the others.

2

To cause something to move unsteadily or shake.

Be careful not to wobble the table while I'm writing.

3

To waver or hesitate in one's opinions, decisions, or loyalty.

She wobbled between accepting the job offer and staying at her current company.

Noun

wobbleSingular
wobblesPlural
1

An unsteady rocking or swaying movement from side to side.

The table has a slight wobble because one leg is shorter.

2

A state of uncertainty or indecision.

There was a wobble in her voice when she announced her decision.

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