hobbling

verb

Meaning

To fetter by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with hobbles.
To walk lame, or unevenly.
To move roughly or irregularly.
To perplex; to embarrass.
The movement of one who hobbles.

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Related words

fetter(English)hitch(English)limp(English)limping(English)limped(English)hobbledehoy(English)hobbing(English)cripple(English)crutches(English)away(English)off(English)black(English)

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Sources

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