lame
//leɪm//
Adjective
lameCanonical form
lamerComparative
lamestSuperlative
1
Unable to walk properly because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot.
The horse went lame after the race.
2
(Of an animal, especially a horse) unable to walk without difficulty due to injury or stiffness.
The horse went lame after the race.
Antonym
Verb
1
To make a person or animal lame; to cripple.
The accident lamed the horse permanently.
Adjective
lameCanonical form
lamerComparative
lamestSuperlative
1
(Informal) Weak, unconvincing, or unsatisfactory; lacking in quality or effectiveness.
That's a lame excuse for being late.