hobble

Noun
  1. A shackle for the ankles or feet (synset 103335892)
    is a type of: bond, hamper, shackle, trammel - a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
    same as: fetter
  2. The uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg (synset 100287600)
    is a type of: gait - a person's manner of walking
    same as: hitch, limp
Verb
  1. Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury (synset 201921237)
    "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"
    is a type of: walk - use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
    same as: gimp, hitch, limp
  2. Hamper the action or progress of (synset 202457671)
    "The chairman was hobbled by the all-powerful dean"
    is a type of: hinder, impede - be a hindrance or obstacle to
  3. Strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison (synset 201292236)
    "hobble race horses"
    is a type of: strap - tie with a strap
    same as: hopple

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