hobble

/hˈɒbə‍l/

/ˈhɑbəɫ/

to hobble

MAIN VERB

to walk unsteadily or clumsily due to sustaining injuries or physical limitations

synonyms : gimp

to restrict or complicate development, success, or actions

strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison

synonyms : hopple

Hobble

the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

synonyms : hitch

a shackle for the ankles or feet

synonyms : fetter

Examples

1. She turned her ankle on the rocks and had to hobble back to camp.

2. He hobbled across the street.

3. This in turn would hobble the confederate war effort.

4. But the actors are hobbled by Adeeb’s inept writing.