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Definition of limping - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
walking impairmentact of walking with difficulty due to an uneven gait
- His limping was noticeable after the accident..
2.
disabilitycondition causing difficulty in walking
- The limping was due to a leg injury.
Adjective
1.
physical conditionhaving an uneven or impaired movement
- The limping dog struggled to keep up.
2.
metaphorical conditionprogressing with difficulty or inefficiency
- The limping project faced many setbacks.
Expressions with limping
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iambic verse with a spondee or trochee ending
The poet used a limping iamb to end the stanza.
Origin of limping
Old English, limpian (to limp)
Terms with limping included in their meaning
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medical
limping or having difficulty walking
physical condition
lame or limping
movement
lame or limping in movement
leg pain
limping or walking with difficulty
limping
having a limp or hobbling movement
limping
walking with a limp or hobble
limping person
person who walks with a limp
Examples of limping in a sentence
The limping was evident after his injury. His limping was noticeable after the surgery. The athlete's limping affected his performance. The limping athlete refused to quit the race. She noticed the limping cat in the alley. The limping economy struggled to recover.
His limping career needed a boost.
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- French:boitement, boitant, ...
- German:Hinken, hinkend, ...
- Italian:zoppia, zoppicante, ...
- Spanish:cojera, cojo, ...
- Portuguese:claudicação, manco, ...
- Chinese:跛行, 跛行的, ...
- Japanese:足を引きずること, 足を引きずる, ...
- Arabic:عَرَج, أعرج, ...
- Hebrew:צְלִיעָה, צוֹלֵעַ, ...
- Russian:хромота, хромой, ...
- Ukrainian:кульгавість, кульгаючий, ...
- Hindi:लंगड़ाहट, लंगड़ाता, ...
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)
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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