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Vocabolario per IELTS General (Punteggio 8-9) - Movimenti

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8-9)
to waddle
to waddle
[Verbo]

to walk with short, clumsy steps and a swaying motion from side to side, typically as a result of being overweight or having short legs

camminare dondolando, ondeggiare

camminare dondolando, ondeggiare

Ex: The penguin waddled across the ice, its flippers outstretched for balance. 
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to wobble
to wobble
[Verbo]

to move with an unsteady, rocking, or swaying motion, often implying a lack of stability or balance

barcollare, vacillare

barcollare, vacillare

Ex: The toddler wobbled as he took his first steps, trying to maintain balance. 
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to meander
to meander
[Verbo]

(of a river, trail, etc.) to follow along a curvy or indirect path

serpeggiare, sinuare

serpeggiare, sinuare

Ex: The river meanders through the picturesque countryside, creating a serene and scenic landscape. 
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to trot
to trot
[Verbo]

to run faster than a walk but slower than a full sprint

trottare, correre a piccoli passi

trottare, correre a piccoli passi

Ex: Trying to catch the bus, she trotted down the street, hoping to make it to the stop in time. 
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to stomp
to stomp
[Verbo]

to tread heavily and forcefully, often with a rhythmic or deliberate motion

calpestare, battere i piedi

calpestare, battere i piedi

Ex: The toddler gleefully stomped in the puddles after the rain, splashing water everywhere. 
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to scuttle
to scuttle
[Verbo]

to move quickly and with short, hasty steps

affrettarsi, correre con passetti frettolosi

affrettarsi, correre con passetti frettolosi

Ex: The spy scuttled through the dimly lit alley, trying to avoid detection. 
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to cartwheel

to perform a gymnastic move involving rolling the body sideways in a full circle, typically with arms and legs extended

fare la ruota, eseguire una capriola laterale

fare la ruota, eseguire una capriola laterale

Ex: The gymnast effortlessly cartwheeled across the mat, showcasing her agility and grace. 
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to wriggle
to wriggle
[Verbo]

to twist, turn, or move with quick, contorted motions

contorcersi, dimenarsi

contorcersi, dimenarsi

Ex: The playful puppy wriggled with excitement as its owner approached with a treat. 
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to somersault

to perform a gymnastic or acrobatic movement in which the body makes a complete revolution, typically forwards or backwards, with the feet passing over the head

fare una capriola, eseguire un salto mortale

fare una capriola, eseguire un salto mortale

Ex: The gymnast somersaulted gracefully across the mat, showcasing her agility and skill. 
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to flit
to flit
[Verbo]

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

svolazzare, volteggiare

svolazzare, volteggiare

Ex: Butterflies flit gracefully from flower to flower in the garden. 
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to jig
to jig
[Verbo]

to dance, move, or skip with quick, lively steps

ballare vivacemente, saltellare

ballare vivacemente, saltellare

Ex: The group of friends decided to jig around the bonfire, adding a festive atmosphere to the celebration. 
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to dart
to dart
[Verbo]

to move swiftly and abruptly in a particular direction

sfrecciare, precipitarsi

sfrecciare, precipitarsi

Ex: Startled by the sudden noise, the cat darted across the room and hid under the furniture. 
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to haul
to haul
[Verbo]

to pull something or someone along the ground, usually with difficulty

tirare

tirare

Ex: The workers hauled the large crates across the warehouse floor to the loading dock. 
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to slither
to slither
[Verbo]

to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

strisciare

strisciare

Ex: The snake silently slithered through the grass. 
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to revolve
to revolve
[Verbo]

to turn or move around an axis or center

ruotare, girare

ruotare, girare

Ex: The Earth revolves around the sun, completing one orbit every 365.25 days. 
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to clamber
to clamber
[Verbo]

to climb a surface using hands and feet

arrampicarsi, scalare

arrampicarsi, scalare

Ex: The cat tried to clamber onto the high shelf to reach its favorite perch. 
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to flop
to flop
[Verbo]

to move in a loose, uncontrolled, or erratic manner

fallimento

fallimento

Ex: The fish flopped around on the deck of the boat after being caught. 
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to bolt
to bolt
[Verbo]

to move or run away quickly and unexpectedly

scappare, darsi alla fuga

scappare, darsi alla fuga

Ex: Startled by the loud noise, the deer bolted into the nearby woods. 
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to plop
to plop
[Verbo]

to fall or drop with a soft, muffled sound

cadere con un suono soffocato, fare plop

cadere con un suono soffocato, fare plop

Ex: The raindrops began to plop on the leaves, creating a soothing rhythm in the forest. 
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to careen
to careen
[Verbo]

to move rapidly and erratically, often with a lack of control

L'auto sbandò in curva,  sfiorando appena il guardrail.

L'auto sbandò in curva, sfiorando appena il guardrail.

Ex: The car careened around the corner, narrowly missing the guardrail. 
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to skid
to skid
[Verbo]

(of a vehicle) to slide or slip uncontrollably, usually on a slippery surface

sbandare, slittare

sbandare, slittare

Ex: The car began to skid on the icy road. 
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to zip
to zip
[Verbo]

to move rapidly

sfrecciare, passare rapidamente

sfrecciare, passare rapidamente

Ex: The athlete effortlessly zipped through the obstacle course, showcasing remarkable agility. 
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to whisk
to whisk
[Verbo]

to move quickly and lightly in a particular direction or manner

sfrecciare, muoversi rapidamente

sfrecciare, muoversi rapidamente

Ex: The ballerina gracefully whisked across the stage, capturing the audience's attention. 
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to streak
to streak
[Verbo]

to move swiftly in a specified direction, leaving a visible trail or mark

sfrecciare, passare velocemente

sfrecciare, passare velocemente

Ex: With a burst of speed, the athlete streaked past the finish line, securing the victory. 
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to bog down

to get stuck in mud or wet ground, preventing movement

impantanarsi, affondare nel fango

impantanarsi, affondare nel fango

Ex: The military convoy bogged down in the wetlands during the rainy season. 
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