English dictionary
hobble
nounPronunciation
ˈhɒbəl
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
noun
- a shackle for the ankles or feet
verb
- 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
verb
- walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
verb
- hamper the action or progress of
Example sentences
hobble race horses
The old woman hobbles down to the store every day
The chairman was hobbled by the all-powerful dean