hurkle

/ˈhɜːrkəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to move clumsily or with difficulty

“She hurkled through the forest, struggling to find her way.”

2. noun

a clumsy or awkward movement

“The athlete made a terrible hurkle on the field, tripping over his own feet.”

Synonyms

  • lurch
  • stumble

Antonyms

  • bound
  • stride