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Meaning of hopple

Wordnet

hopple (v)

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

Webster

hopple (v. t.)

To impede by a hopple; to tie the feet of (a horse or a cow) loosely together; to hamper; to hobble; as, to hopple an unruly or straying horse.

Fig.: To entangle; to hamper.

Webster

hopple (n.)

A fetter for horses, or cattle, when turned out to graze; -- chiefly used in the plural.

hopple Sentence Examples

  1. The cowboy deftly hoppled the horse, securing its legs to prevent escape.
  2. The escaped prisoner was apprehended after his accomplices hoppled him with a lasso.
  3. The hobble prevented the injured deer from running away, making it easier for the rescuers to approach.
  4. The scout cautiously hoppled the sentry, incapacitating him without raising an alarm.
  5. The hunter hoppled the rabbit with a well-aimed snare, securing his dinner.
  6. The rancher hoppled the errant calf to keep it from straying further from the herd.
  7. The hikers carefully hoppled themselves to prevent accidents while crossing the treacherous ridge.
  8. The ship's sails were hoppled to prevent them from catching the wind and carrying the vessel away.
  9. The farmer hoppled the dog to keep it from chasing the chickens.
  10. The kidnappers hoppled their victim to immobilize them and prevent a rescue attempt.

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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 unisonTo impede by a hopple; to tie the f

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The cowboy deftly hoppled the horse, securing its legs to prevent escape.

The escaped prisoner was apprehended after his accomplices hoppled him with a lasso.

The hobble prevented the injured deer from running away, making it easier for the rescuers to approach.

The scout cautiously hoppled the sentry, incapacitating him without raising an alarm.