Takes uncertain steps (7)

I believe the answer is:

toddles

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This might be a double definition.

'takes' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with motion as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'uncertain steps' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with motion as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

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