Canadian English Meaning of hobble

Hobble

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Definitions and Meaning of hobble in English

Wordnet

hobble (n)

a shackle for the ankles or feet

the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

Wordnet

hobble (v)

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

hamper the action or progress of

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

hobble (n. i.)

To walk lame, bearing chiefly on one leg; to walk with a hitch or hop, or with crutches.

To move roughly or irregularly; -- said of style in writing.

Webster

hobble (v. t.)

To fetter by tying the legs; to hopple; to clog.

To perplex; to embarrass.

Webster

hobble (n.)

An unequal gait; a limp; a halt; as, he has a hobble in his gait.

Same as Hopple.

Difficulty; perplexity; embarrassment.

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Hobble

a shackle for the ankles or feet, the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg, walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury, hamper the

embarrass,hamper,hinder,impede,obstruct,block,clog,constrain,cramp,delay

aid,Assist,facilitate,help,open,clear,encourage,free,liberate,loosen

hobbit => Hobbit, hobbist => Hobbyist, hobbism => hobby, hobbies => Hobbies, hobbes => Hobbes,