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Hobbling: meaning, definitions and examples

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hobbling

 

[ หˆhษ’b.lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical movement

Hobbling refers to walking in an awkward way, typically due to injury or pain in the legs or feet. This type of movement is often characterized by an unsteady gait and a noticeable limp. Hobbling can indicate discomfort or strain and may occur after someone has sustained an injury. People who are hobbled often find it challenging to walk long distances or maintain their usual speed.

Synonyms

crippling, lame, limping

Examples of usage

  • After twisting his ankle, he was hobbling across the room.
  • She was hobbling around the park due to her knee pain.
  • The injured dog was hobbling on three legs.

Translations

Translations of the word "hobbling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mancar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค‚เค—เคกเคผเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช humpeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terhincut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะปัŒะณะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kuล›tykaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณใ‚’ๅผ•ใใšใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boiter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cojear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท topallamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ๋š๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุนุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kulhat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรญvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ท›่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกepati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ haltast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปะฐา›ั‚ะฐะฝั‹ะฟ ะถาฏั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒแƒ—แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ topal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cojear

Word origin

The term 'hobble' has origins in Middle English, derived from the word 'hobbelen,' which means to walk unsteadily. This itself is thought to be influenced by a similar word in Old English, 'habban,' which means to hold or to possess. The evolution of the term reflects the experience of individuals dealing with impairmentโ€”either temporary or permanent. 'Hobble' became colloquial as it captured the physical struggle faced by many who may be experiencing pain or discomfort while trying to walk. Moreover, the word has been used metaphorically in various contexts, representing limitations or constraints on freedom of movement both physically and figuratively.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,321 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.