Meaning of the word hobbling in English

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

hobbling

US /ˈhɑb.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈhɒb.lɪŋ/

Verb

1.

to walk with difficulty because of injury or disability

Example:
He was hobbling along on crutches after his accident.
The old man was hobbling slowly down the street.
2.

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

Example:
The rancher had to hobble the wild horse to prevent it from running away.
They used ropes to hobble the cattle during branding.
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