Limping: meaning, definitions and examples

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limping

 

[ หˆlษชm.pษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement issue

Limping refers to a way of walking that is affected due to pain, injury, or some form of disability in one leg or foot. When someone limps, their gait is often irregular, and they may favor one side to alleviate discomfort. This condition can arise from various causes, including sprains, fractures, or neurological issues. Additionally, limping can be temporary or chronic depending on the underlying condition. Understanding the cause of a limp is essential for proper treatment and rehabilitation.

Synonyms

hobble, lame, shuffle

Examples of usage

  • She was limping after twisting her ankle.
  • The soldier was limping due to his injury.
  • The dog has been limping since it stepped on something sharp.

Translations

Translations of the word "limping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mancar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค‚เค—เคกเคผเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hinken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cacat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะปัŒะณะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kulawy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณใ‚’ๅผ•ใใšใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boiter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cojear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท topallamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kulhat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรญvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ท›่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกepati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ haltur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ัะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™ngimษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cojear

Etymology

The word 'limping' originates from the Old English term 'limpian', which denotes walking in a labored manner due to pain or injury. This term is rooted in the Proto-Germanic '*limpan', which also implies the idea of hobbling or having a defective gait. Over time, the usage of 'limping' expanded to encompass not only physical ailments but also metaphorical uses, such as depicting a weak or flawed argument. The evolution of the word reflects the changes in language and societal understanding of mobility and bodily conditions throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,635, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.