hobble
//ˈhɒb.əl//
Verb
hobbleInfinitive
hobblePresent tense
hobbledPast tense
hobbledPast participle
hobblingPresent participle
hobblesThird-person singular
1
To walk in an awkward, unsteady way, typically because of pain or injury.
She hobbled to the door after twisting her ankle.
2
To tie the legs of a horse or other animal together to prevent it from straying.
The farmer hobbled the horse to keep it from wandering off.
3
To restrict or hinder the activity or progress of something.
The new regulations hobbled the company's expansion plans.
Noun
hobbleSingular
hobblesPlural
1
An awkward, unsteady way of walking.
After the accident, he walked with a noticeable hobble.
2
A rope or strap used to tie the legs of an animal together.
The farmer put a hobble on the horse to prevent it from wandering off.