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Falter Meaning and Definition from WordNet (r) 2.0
    falter n : the act of pausing uncertainly; "there was a hesitation in his speech" [syn: hesitation, waver, faltering] v
  1. be unsure or weak; "Their enthusiasm is faltering" [syn: waver]
  2. move hesitatingly, as if about to give way [syn: waver]
  3. walk unsteadily; "The drunk man stumbled about" [syn: stumble, bumble]
  4. speak haltingly; "The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room" [syn: bumble, stutter, stammer]
Falter Meaning and Definition from Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
    Falter \Fal"ter\, v. t. To utter with hesitation, or in a broken, trembling, or weak manner. And here he faltered forth his last farewell. --Byron. Mde me most happy, faltering ``I am thine.'' --Tennyson.
Falter Meaning and Definition from Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
    Falter \Fal"ter\, n. [See Falter, v. i.] Hesitation; trembling; feebleness; an uncertain or broken sound; as, a slight falter in her voice. The falter of an idle shepherd's pipe. --Lowell.

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  • Falter: Falter (literally "Butterfly") is a weekly magazine published in Vienna , Austria . Founded in 1977, it is published weekly on Wednesdays. ...
  • John Philip Falter: John Philip Falter (1910, Plattsmouth, Nebraska - 1982, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ), more commonly known as John Falter, was a renowned ...
  • Jürgen W. Falter: Jürgen W. Falter (born January 22, 1944) is a German political scientist . His research interests include political extremism and ...
  • Falter im Wind: "Falter im Wind" (English translation: "Butterfly In The Wind") was the Austria n entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1972 , performed in ...
  • Martin Falter: Martin Falter (born November 27, 1983) is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender . He played with HC Kladno in the Czech Extraliga ...

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* We shall not fail or falter we shall not weaken or tire...Give us the tools and we will finish the job. - Sir Winston Churchill

* Here is the answer which I will give to President Roosevelt... We shall not fail or falter we shall not weaken or tire. Neither the sudden shock of battle nor the long-drawn trials of vigilance and exertion will wear us down. Give us the tools and we will finish the job. - Sir Winston Churchill


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  • Asia Distillates-Margins falter despite China diesel exports cut
    SINGAPORE, May 15 (Reuters) - Asian gasoil margins slipped for a second consecutive day on Wednesday after reaching a one-month high earlier in the week, despite significantly less diesel exports from ... Read more on this news related to 'Falter'
  • Cardinal golfers falter on the final day of regional play
    by Stanford Athletics Saturday's Stanford roundup The Stanford men's golf team faltered on the final day of the NCAA Columbus Regional and failed to qualify for the national championship tournament. Read more on this news related to 'Falter'
  • California's Prison Factories Falter as Inmate Population Falls
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