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limp1

 
 
pronunciation:
lImp
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: limps, limping, limped
definition: to walk in an uneven, difficult way because of a lame or injured leg or foot.
He limped for days after twisting his ankle.
synonyms:
hobble
similar words:
falter, shuffle, stagger, stumble, totter, wobble
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part of speech: noun
definition: an uneven, lame way of walking.
She walked with a limp after hurting her foot.
synonyms:
hobble
similar words:
lameness
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derivation: limpingly (adv.)
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