nounπShareAn unsteady movement of the body in walking or standing as if one were about to fall; a reeling motion"the stagger of a drunken man"bodymedicinephysiologysensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA disease of horses and other animals, attended by reeling, unsteady gait or sudden falling"apoplectic or sleepy staggers"diseaseanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBewilderment; perplexity."The sudden announcement of the school closure caused a general staggers among the parents. "mindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe spacing out of various actions over time."The company implemented staggers in the start times for each department to ease congestion in the elevators. "timeprocessactionplanorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe difference in circumference between the left and right tires on a racing vehicle. It is used on oval tracks to make the car turn better in the corners."The racing team adjusted the staggers to improve the car's handling on the oval track. "vehiclesporttechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe horizontal positioning of a biplane, triplane, or multiplane's wings in relation to one another."The biplane's staggers, with the upper wing slightly ahead of the lower, improved its lift and maneuverability. "technicalvehiclenauticalmachinepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareSway unsteadily, reel, or totter."After tripping on the loose rug, the old man staggers slightly before regaining his balance. "bodyactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareDoubt, waver, be shocked."Hearing the news that her best friend was moving away, Sarah staggers for a moment, unsure how to react. "emotionmindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareHave multiple groups doing the same thing in a uniform fashion, but starting at different, evenly-spaced, times or places (attested from 1856)."To avoid overcrowding, the school staggers the start times of each grade level, with fifth grade beginning at 8:00 AM, fourth grade at 8:15 AM, and third grade at 8:30 AM. "organizationgroupprocessactiontimesystemplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various diseases of animals that affects the nervous system, characterized by a lack of control of the limbs"The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with grass staggers after observing its unsteady gait and lack of coordination. "diseaseanimalmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
