Hobble Definition

hŏbəl
hobbled, hobbles, hobbling
verb
hobbled, hobbles, hobbling
To go unsteadily, haltingly, etc.
Webster's New World
To walk lamely or awkwardly; limp.
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To cause to go haltingly or lamely.
Webster's New World
To hamper the movement of (a horse, etc.) by tying two feet together.
Webster's New World
To hamper; hinder.
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noun
hobbles
An awkward, halting walk; limp.
Webster's New World
A rope, strap, etc. used to hobble a horse; fetter.
Webster's New World
An unsteady, off-balance step.
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Other Word Forms of Hobble

Noun

Singular:
hobble
Plural:
hobbles

Origin of Hobble

  • Middle English hobblen of Low German origin Middle Dutch hobbelen to roll

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Hobble Sentence Examples

  • It would be easier for them to hobble to town with a broken leg than with a broken pantaloon.

  • She knocked his hand away and headed for the house in a stiff jointed hobble.

  • Hannah Montana doesn't hobble around in heels, so ditch the spikes and go for the boots instead.

  • Sometimes known as a hobble corset because of the way it restricts leg movement, a corset dress can be used as bedroom wear or as a regular "wear anywhere" dress.

  • I slip twice in Niederau going to the shops exacerbating my ankle, and then hobble back to the hotel.

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