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To stumble is to make a minor mistake, or to trip and almost fall. (verb)
- When you make a mistake in your words as you are giving a speech, this is an example of when you stumble.
- When you catch your foot on a crack in the sidewalk and almost fall down, this is an example of when you stumble.
A stumble is an act of making a minor mistake or of tripping or missing your step while running or walking. (noun)
An example of a stumble is when you forget your line in a play.
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