Meaning of the word lame in English

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

lame

US /leɪm/
UK /leɪm/

Adjective

1.

(especially of an animal) unable to walk without difficulty as the result of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot.

Example:
his horse went lame
Synonym:
2.

(of something intended to be entertaining) uninspiring and dull.

Example:
I found the program pretty lame and not very informative

Verb

1.

make (a person or animal) lame.

Example:
somebody lamed him with a stone
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