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hobble
noun
verb
the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
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ˈhɒbəl
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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
“hobble race horses”
verb
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
“The old woman hobbles down to the store every day”
verb
hamper the action or progress of
“The chairman was hobbled by the all-powerful dean”
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hobble race horses
The old woman hobbles down to the store every day
The chairman was hobbled by the all-powerful dean
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