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to limp
01
to walk with difficulty, particularly due to a damaged or stiff leg or foot
Intransitive: to limp | to limp somewhere
Examples
After twisting his ankle, he had to limp back to the car, wincing with each step.
The injured athlete bravely continued to limp around the track, determined to finish the race.
02
to operate or move with difficulty, often due to mechanical issues or damage
Intransitive: to limp | to limp somewhere
Examples
The truck, with a flat tire, had to limp to the nearest service station for repairs.
Due to an engine malfunction, the boat began to limp back to the marina at a reduced speed.
limp
01
not having any energy or determination
Examples
The plants looked limp and wilted from not being watered.
After the long hike, he walked at a limp pace, exhausted from the journey.
02
lacking firmness and strength
Examples
The limp lettuce leaves wilted in the heat.
She held the limp balloon that had lost all its air.
Limp
01
a slow or uneven manner of walking resulting from a damaged or stiff leg or foot
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