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shamble

The correct spelling is shamble.

How to pronounce shamble

/ˈʃæmbl̩/
noun

IPA: /ˈʃæmbl̩/

Say it like: Sha-mbl-e

The correct spelling is shamble. One of a succession of niches or platforms, one above another, to hold ore which is thrown successively from platform to platform, and thus raised to a higher level. For example: "I wasn't too impressed with the fellow, when he shambled in unenthusiastically and an hour late."

Usage Examples

I wasn't too impressed with the fellow, when he shambled in unenthusiastically and an hour late.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.One of a succession of niches or platforms, one above another, to hold ore which is thrown successively from platform to platform, and thus raised to a higher level.

verb

  1. 1.To walk while shuffling or dragging the feet.

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