Hobble
Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːbəl/
Hobble (verb)
- to walk in an awkward way because of pain or injury.
- to tie an animal's legs together to stop it from moving freely.
- to slow down or limit the progress of something.
Examples
- He began to hobble after twisting his ankle.
- The old man hobbled across the street slowly.
Common collocations: hobble painfully, hobble along, hobble progress, hobble efforts, hobble growth
Hobble (noun)
- a way of walking that is awkward or uneven, often due to pain.
- a tool used to tie an animal's legs to limit its movement.
Examples
- His hobble was noticeable after the accident.
- She had a slight hobble due to her sore foot.