hopple Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The hunter hoppled the rabbit with a well-aimed snare, securing his dinner.
- The rancher hoppled the errant calf to keep it from straying further from the herd.
- The hikers carefully hoppled themselves to prevent accidents while crossing the treacherous ridge.
- The ship's sails were hoppled to prevent them from catching the wind and carrying the vessel away.
- The farmer hoppled the dog to keep it from chasing the chickens.
- The kidnappers hoppled their victim to immobilize them and prevent a rescue attempt.
hopple Meaning
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
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.
hopple (n.)
A fetter for horses, or cattle, when turned out to graze; -- chiefly used in the plural.
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FAQs About the word hopple
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.
