hobble

noun

the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

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

hamper the action or progress of

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

Synonyms for hobble

hopplev limpadj fettern cripplev hitchn impedev hinderv entrammel gaitn claudicationn trudgen footslogv

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