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hob·ble
 hobble
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
hobbles, hobbling, hobbled |
| definition: |
to walk awkwardly, unsteadily, or with difficulty; limp.
- similar words:
- hitch, limp, stagger
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| related words: |
halt, trudge |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to cause to limp; make lame or cripple.
- similar words:
- lame, maim
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| definition 2: |
to restrain by placing a rope, strap, or other device around two legs of (a horse, mule, or the like).
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| definition 3: |
to interfere with the progress of.
His constant criticisms hobbled the planning.- similar words:
- encumber, trammel
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| related words: |
stall, tether |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an awkward, halting, or unsteady walk or gait; limp.
- similar words:
- hitch, limp, teeter
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| definition 2: |
a rope, strap, or other device used to hobble an animal.
- similar words:
- trammel
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| related words: |
clog, toddle, trudge |
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| derivations: |
hobblingly (adv.), hobbler (n.) |
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