Hobbled: meaning, definitions and examples
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hobbled
[ หhษหbld ]
physical movement
Hobbled refers to the act of walking in an awkward or limping manner, often due to injury or discomfort. This term is commonly used to describe someone who is unable to walk normally because of pain or a physical limitation. Hobbled can apply to both humans and animals. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where progress is significantly hindered or restricted.
Synonyms
lame, limped, staggered, walked awkwardly
Examples of usage
- After twisting her ankle, she hobbled down the stairs.
- The injured horse hobbled across the field.
- He hobbled out of the room in pain.
- They hobbled along, struggling to keep pace.
Translations
Translations of the word "hobbled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น manquitou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคเคเคกเคผเคพ เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช lahmgelegt
๐ฎ๐ฉ terbata-bata
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะปัะณะฐะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ uลomny
๐ฏ๐ต ่ถณใๅผใใใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท boitillant
๐ช๐ธ cojo
๐น๐ท topallamak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุฑุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ kulhavรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ kulhavรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ท่ก็
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกepajoฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ haltandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบัะปัะณะฐะปะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kefilli
๐ฒ๐ฝ cojo
Etymology
The word 'hobbled' originates from the late Middle English word 'hoblen', which means to walk with a limp. This, in turn, is derived from the Old English word 'habban', meaning to have or to hold. Historically, 'hobbled' was often used in the context of animals, particularly horses, to describe a method of restricting their movement by tying their legs to prevent them from straying too far. Over time, the term evolved and began to be used more broadly to describe any awkward or labored movement, especially in the context of injury or physical limitation. Today, the term retains both its original meaning related to physical movement, as well as a metaphorical application in describing situations that are hindered or impaired.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,863, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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