hob|ble

hob|ble
hob|ble «HOB uhl», verb, -bled, -bling, noun.
–v.i.
1. to walk awkwardly; limp: »

The wounded man hobbled away.

2. to move unsteadily; wobble: »

Figurative. She hobbles in alternate verse (Matthew Prior).

–v.t.
1. to cause to walk awkwardly or limp.
2. to tie the legs of (a horse, camel, or other large animal) together: »

He hobbled his horse at night so that it would not wander away.

3. = hinder. (Cf. ↑hinder)
–n.
1. an awkward walk; limp.
2. a rope or strap used to hobble a horse or other large animal.
3. Informal, Figurative. an awkward or difficult situation: »

Pray get out of this hobble as fast as you can (Byron).

╂[Middle English hobelen. Compare Dutch hobbelen to rock.]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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