crawling

/ ˈkrɔːlɪŋ /

noun

1. a defect in freshly applied paint or varnish characterized by bare patches and ridging

Example Sentences

Perfect for when the kids are still young and crawling all over you.

From The Daily Beast

When crawling and walking are imminent, I talk with parents about getting the house ready.

From The Daily Beast

They ended up crawling for much of the journey, scaling electric fences and fending off wild animals in freezing conditions.

From The Daily Beast

Netflix speeds were crawling along making it miserable for customers to stream content.

From The Daily Beast

As king, you need to understand that balance, and respect all the creatures, from the crawling ant to the leaping antelope.

From The Daily Beast

And since he was a very fast runner—for short distances—he met Grandfather Mole just as the old chap was crawling up the bank.

From Project Gutenberg

While searching the field Lawrence noticed some white object crawling along like a large reptile.

From Project Gutenberg

The Comet was not far away, and Matt got on his knees and began crawling toward it.

From Project Gutenberg

Crawling down from the street above, on one side only, and clinging to the upper houses, was the advance guard of the fog.

From Project Gutenberg

Like a hurt animal, half crawling, knowing only the base instinct of self preservation, he tried for that delivery alleyway.

From Project Gutenberg