Meaning of the word hobble in English

What does hobble mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hobble

US /ˈhɑː.bəl/

UK /ˈhɒb.əl/

walk with a limp

Example:

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He hobbled into the room, leaning on a cane.

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After the injury, she could only hobble slowly.

Synonym:

limp stumble shuffle falter totter

restrict the movement of (a horse or other animal) by tying its legs together

Example:

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The cowboy had to hobble his horse to prevent it from wandering off.

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They used ropes to hobble the wild ponies.

Synonym:

fetter shackle tether restrain hamper

cause to slow down or impede

Example:

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The lack of funding will hobble the research project.

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Bureaucracy can often hobble progress.

Synonym:

impede hinder obstruct hamper cripple

a device used to restrict the movement of a horse or other animal, typically a strap or rope placed around one or more legs

Example:

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The cowboy put a hobble on the horse to keep it from straying.

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The old hobble was made of leather.

Synonym:

fetter shackle tether restraint