Definition of halting Halting

/hɔˈltɪŋ/ - [holting] - halt•ing

We found 7 definitions of halting from 4 different sources.

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What does halting mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

halting - fragmentary or halting from emotional strain; "uttered a few halting words of sorrow"
halting - disabled in the feet or legs; "a crippled soldier"; "a game leg"
  crippled, halt, lame, gimpy, game
  unfit not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition; "fat and very unfit"; "certified as unfit for army service"; "drunk and unfit for service"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • halting (Verb)
    Present participle of halt.
  • halting (Adjective)
    Prone to pauses or breaks; hesitant; broken.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • halting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Hail
  • halting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Halt

Part of speech

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  • halting, verb, gerund of halt (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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