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hobbled

 

[ หˆhษ‘หbld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manquitou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค‚เค—เคกเคผเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lahmgelegt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terbata-bata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะปัŒะณะฐะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uล‚omny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณใ‚’ๅผ•ใใšใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boitillant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cojo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท topallamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ๋š๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kulhavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kulhavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ท›่กŒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกepajoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ haltandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบัƒะปัŒะณะฐะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kefilli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cojo

Word origin

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.