Definition of limp - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
physical objectsnot firm or stiff
- The flower was limp after the storm.
2.
living beingsphysically weak or unconscious
- She lay limp in his arms.
3.
abstractRare without energy or willRare
- His handshake was limp and unenthusiastic.
Verb
1.
movementintr. walk with difficulty due to injuryintr.
- He began to limp after twisting his ankle..
2.
slow progressintr. proceed slowly or with difficultyintr.
- The project limped along with inadequate funding..
3.
transportationintr. travel with a malfunctioning vehicleintr.
- The car managed to limp to the nearest garage.
4.
- He decided to limp in and see the flop.
Noun
1.
movementuneven walk due to injury
- He walked with a noticeable limp after the accident.
2.
mining toolRare tool for scraping oreRare
- The miner used a limp to clear the sieve.
Images of limp
tool for scraping ore
Expressions with limp
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enter a place with difficulty or injury
She managed to limp in after the long hike.
progress slowly and with difficulty
The project continued to limp along despite the challenges.
lacking firmness or strength like a soft cloth
After the marathon, he felt limp as a rag.
move homeward with difficulty because of injury or damage
After twisting his ankle, he had to limp home.
showing little strength or not acting with confidence
He gave a limp-wristed handshake and spoke softly.
Origin of limp
Old Norse, limpr (flaccid)
Terms with limp included in their meaning
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loose
limp or hanging loosely
plant
become limp and hanging from lack of water or freshness
plant
becoming limp or drooping due to lack of water
greeting
limp handshake lacking firmness
heat
make something become limp and hanging
physical state
limp or sagging condition
plants
the process of becoming limp or drooping
movement
in a limp and uncontrolled manner
food texture
soaked, limp and heavy from too much liquid
limp
move with difficulty due to injury
disability
person with a limp or disability
movement
limp or awkward movement
limp untidy
hanging limply or untidily
limp
most hanging down limply
movement
in a loose or limp way
limping
having a limp or hobbling movement
limping
walking with a limp or hobble
medical
limp or impediment in one's walk
limping person
person who walks with a limp
appearance
in a long thin and limp manner
hair texture
quality of hair being straight and limp
texture
having a soft or limp texture
animation technique
simulation technique for animating objects as if they were limp bodies
physical condition
person who walks with a limp
Examples of limp in a sentence
After washing, the shirt was limp and needed ironing. The patient was limp after the long surgery. His body went limp from exhaustion. The team's limp performance disappointed the fans. Her limp response showed a lack of interest. She had to limp after stepping on a sharp object.
The dog began to limp after injuring its paw. The old car limped to the nearest gas station. The economy limped through the recession. The bus had to limp back to the depot. They managed to limp the boat to shore. Many players choose to limp rather than raise. He prefers to limp and observe opponents' strategies. The athlete had a slight limp after the race. Her limp was more pronounced on cold days. He reached for the limp to continue his work. The limp was essential for the mining process.
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- French:flasque, boiter, ...
- German:schlaff, hinken, ...
- Italian:floscio, zoppicare, ...
- Spanish:lacio, renquear, ...
- Portuguese:mole, mancar, ...
- Chinese:柔软的, 跛行, ...
- Japanese:ぐったりした, 足を引きずる, ...
- Arabic:مُرْتَخ, عَرَجَ, ...
- Hebrew:רָפוּי, לִצְלוֹעַ, ...
- Russian:вялый, хромать, ...
- Ukrainian:в'ялий, кульгати, ...
- Hindi:ढीला, लंगड़ाना, ...
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