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to hobble
01
to walk unsteadily or clumsily due to sustaining injuries or physical limitations
02
to restrict or complicate development, success, or actions
Examples
The new regulations hobble the company ’s ability to innovate.
His lack of experience will hobble his chances of getting the promotion.
03
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
Hobble
01
the act of walking with difficulty or a pronounced limp due to pain, stiffness, or impairment in the legs or feet
Examples
His hobble was evident after he hurt his foot playing soccer.
With a hobble, he made his way to the doctor's office for a check-up.
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