Wab"ble (?), v. i. [Cf. Prov. G. wabbeln to wabble, and E. whap. Cf. Quaver.]

To move staggeringly or unsteadily from one side to the other; to vacillate; to move the manner of a rotating disk when the axis of rotation is inclined to that of the disk; -- said of a turning or whirling body; as, a top wabbles; a buzz saw wabbles.

<-- now replaced by wobble. -->

 

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Wab"ble, n.

A hobbling, unequal motion, as of a wheel unevenly hung; a staggering to and fro.

 

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