overscrawl

/ˈɒvərˌskrɔːl, -ˌskrɑːl/

Definitions

1. verb

to move or advance in an awkward, unsteady, or uncoordinated manner; to crawl or move unevenly.

“She overscrawled across the uneven terrain, struggling to keep her balance.”

2. noun

the act of moving or advancing in an awkward, unsteady, or uncoordinated manner.

“The overscrawl of the child was adorable, but it also slowed down the group’s pace.”

Synonyms

  • lurch
  • stumble
  • tumble

Antonyms

  • balance
  • coordinate