stuttering motion
[/ˈstʌtərɪŋ ˈmoʊʃən/]
nounpl: stuttering motions
movimento entrecortado
1. A jerky, irregular movement characterized by repeated stops and starts, lacking smooth continuous flow
The old car moved with a stuttering motion down the street.
O carro antigo se movia com movimento entrecortado pela rua.
2. In mechanics or physics, an intermittent or halting motion with pauses between movements
The machinery produced a stuttering motion that indicated mechanical problems.
A máquina produzia um movimento entrecortado que indicava problemas mecânicos.
3. A hesitant or interrupted progression of movement
The video played with a stuttering motion due to buffering issues.
O vídeo reproduzia com movimento entrecortado devido a problemas de carregamento.
The term 'stuttering motion' is commonly used in mechanical and technical contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it's frequently used to describe vehicle problems, machinery failures, or video playback issues. The expression relates to the concept of stuttering in speech, drawing a parallel between interrupted speech and interrupted movement.
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