lame

//leɪm//
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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.

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.

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