To walk in a lame way

• limp

  1. To walk lamely, especially with irregularity, as if favoring one leg.
  2. To move or proceed haltingly or unsteadily:
  3. An irregular, jerky, or awkward gait.

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  1. To walk lamely, especially with irregularity, as if favoring one leg.
  2. To move or proceed haltingly or unsteadily:
  3. An irregular, jerky, or awkward gait.

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• hobble

  1. To walk or move along haltingly or with difficulty; limp.
  2. To put a device around the legs of (a horse, for example) so as to hamper but not prevent movement.
  3. To cause to limp.

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  1. To walk or move along haltingly or with difficulty; limp.
  2. To put a device around the legs of (a horse, for example) so as to hamper but not prevent movement.
  3. To cause to limp.

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• halt

  1. A suspension of movement or progress, especially a temporary one:
  2. To cause to stop:
  3. To stop; pause:

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  1. A suspension of movement or progress, especially a temporary one:
  2. To cause to stop:
  3. To stop; pause:

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To join or be joined in marriage

• wed

  1. To take as a spouse; marry.
  2. To perform the marriage ceremony for; join in matrimony.
  3. To unite closely:

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  1. To take as a spouse; marry.
  2. To perform the marriage ceremony for; join in matrimony.
  3. To unite closely:

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• mate

  1. One of a matched pair:
  2. A spouse or romantic partner.
  3. Either of a pair of birds or other animals that associate in order to propagate.

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  1. One of a matched pair:
  2. A spouse or romantic partner.
  3. Either of a pair of birds or other animals that associate in order to propagate.

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• marry

  1. To join in marriage:
  2. To take as a spouse:
  3. To give in marriage:

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  1. To join in marriage:
  2. To take as a spouse:
  3. To give in marriage:

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• espouse

  1. To adhere to or advocate:
  2. To take in marriage; marry.
  3. To give (a woman) in marriage.

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  1. To adhere to or advocate:
  2. To take in marriage; marry.
  3. To give (a woman) in marriage.

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A term of service, as in the military or in prison

• tour

  1. A trip with visits to various places of interest for business, pleasure, or instruction.
  2. A group organized for such a trip or for a shorter sightseeing excursion.
  3. A brief trip to or through a place for the purpose of seeing it:

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  1. A trip with visits to various places of interest for business, pleasure, or instruction.
  2. A group organized for such a trip or for a shorter sightseeing excursion.
  3. A brief trip to or through a place for the purpose of seeing it:

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• time

  1. A nonspatial continuum in which events occur in apparently irreversible succession from the past through the present to the future.
  2. An interval separating two points on this continuum; a duration:
  3. A number, as of years, days, or minutes, representing such an interval:

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  1. A nonspatial continuum in which events occur in apparently irreversible succession from the past through the present to the future.
  2. An interval separating two points on this continuum; a duration:
  3. A number, as of years, days, or minutes, representing such an interval:

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• stretch

  1. To lengthen, widen, or distend:
  2. To cause to extend from one place to another or across a given space:
  3. To make taut; tighten:

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  1. To lengthen, widen, or distend:
  2. To cause to extend from one place to another or across a given space:
  3. To make taut; tighten:

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A limited, often assigned period of activity, duty, or opportunity

• watch

  1. To look or observe attentively or carefully; be closely observant:
  2. To look and wait expectantly or in anticipation:
  3. To act as a spectator; look on:

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  1. To look or observe attentively or carefully; be closely observant:
  2. To look and wait expectantly or in anticipation:
  3. To act as a spectator; look on:

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• turn

  1. To cause to move around an axis or center; cause to rotate or revolve:
  2. To cause to move around in order to achieve a result, such as opening, closing, tightening, or loosening:
  3. To alter or control the functioning of (a mechanical device, for example) by the use of a rotating or similar movement:

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  1. To cause to move around an axis or center; cause to rotate or revolve:
  2. To cause to move around in order to achieve a result, such as opening, closing, tightening, or loosening:
  3. To alter or control the functioning of (a mechanical device, for example) by the use of a rotating or similar movement:

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• trick

  1. An act or procedure intended to achieve an end by deceptive or fraudulent means.
  2. A mischievous action; a prank:
  3. A stupid, disgraceful, or childish act:

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  1. An act or procedure intended to achieve an end by deceptive or fraudulent means.
  2. A mischievous action; a prank:
  3. A stupid, disgraceful, or childish act:

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• tour

  1. A trip with visits to various places of interest for business, pleasure, or instruction.
  2. A group organized for such a trip or for a shorter sightseeing excursion.
  3. A brief trip to or through a place for the purpose of seeing it:

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  1. A trip with visits to various places of interest for business, pleasure, or instruction.
  2. A group organized for such a trip or for a shorter sightseeing excursion.
  3. A brief trip to or through a place for the purpose of seeing it:

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• time

  1. A nonspatial continuum in which events occur in apparently irreversible succession from the past through the present to the future.
  2. An interval separating two points on this continuum; a duration:
  3. A number, as of years, days, or minutes, representing such an interval:

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  1. A nonspatial continuum in which events occur in apparently irreversible succession from the past through the present to the future.
  2. An interval separating two points on this continuum; a duration:
  3. A number, as of years, days, or minutes, representing such an interval:

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• stretch

  1. To lengthen, widen, or distend:
  2. To cause to extend from one place to another or across a given space:
  3. To make taut; tighten:

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  1. To lengthen, widen, or distend:
  2. To cause to extend from one place to another or across a given space:
  3. To make taut; tighten:

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• stint

  1. To be frugal or economical in providing something; hold back:
  2. To stop or desist.
  3. To restrict (someone) in what is provided or allowed:

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  1. To be frugal or economical in providing something; hold back:
  2. To stop or desist.
  3. To restrict (someone) in what is provided or allowed:

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• spell

  1. To name or write in order the letters constituting (a word).
  2. To constitute the letters of (a word):
  3. To add up to; signify:

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  1. To name or write in order the letters constituting (a word).
  2. To constitute the letters of (a word):
  3. To add up to; signify:

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• shift

  1. To exchange (one thing) for another of the same class:
  2. To move or transfer from one place or position to another.
  3. To alter (position or place).

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  1. To exchange (one thing) for another of the same class:
  2. To move or transfer from one place or position to another.
  3. To alter (position or place).

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• inning

  1. One of nine divisions or periods of a regulation game, in which each team has a turn at bat as limited by three outs.
  2. The division or period of a cricket game during which one team is at bat.
  3. An opportunity to act or speak out; a chance for accomplishment.

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  1. One of nine divisions or periods of a regulation game, in which each team has a turn at bat as limited by three outs.
  2. The division or period of a cricket game during which one team is at bat.
  3. An opportunity to act or speak out; a chance for accomplishment.

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• go

  1. To move or travel; proceed:
  2. To move away from a place; depart:
  3. To pursue a certain course:

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  1. To move or travel; proceed:
  2. To move away from a place; depart:
  3. To pursue a certain course:

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• bout

  1. A contest between antagonists; a match:
  2. A period of time spent in a particular way; a spell:

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  1. A contest between antagonists; a match:
  2. A period of time spent in a particular way; a spell:

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A knot

• yoke

  1. A contoured crossbar having two U-shaped attachments that fit around the necks of a team of oxen or other draft animals, with a central ring for hitching the team to a cart, plow, or other load.
  2. A pair of draft animals, such as oxen, joined by a yoke.
  3. A bar used with a double harness to connect the collar of each horse to the pole of a wagon or coach.

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  1. A contoured crossbar having two U-shaped attachments that fit around the necks of a team of oxen or other draft animals, with a central ring for hitching the team to a cart, plow, or other load.
  2. A pair of draft animals, such as oxen, joined by a yoke.
  3. A bar used with a double harness to connect the collar of each horse to the pole of a wagon or coach.

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• noose

  1. A loop formed in a rope by means of a slipknot so that it binds tighter as the rope is pulled.
  2. A snare or trap.
  3. To capture or hold by or as if by a noose.

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  1. A loop formed in a rope by means of a slipknot so that it binds tighter as the rope is pulled.
  2. A snare or trap.
  3. To capture or hold by or as if by a noose.

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• loop

  1. A length of line, thread, ribbon, or other thin material that is curved or doubled over making an opening.
  2. The opening formed by such a doubled line.
  3. Something having a shape, order, or path of motion that is circular or curved over on itself.

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  1. A length of line, thread, ribbon, or other thin material that is curved or doubled over making an opening.
  2. The opening formed by such a doubled line.
  3. Something having a shape, order, or path of motion that is circular or curved over on itself.

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A difficulty

• glitch

  1. A minor malfunction, mishap, or technical problem; a snag:
  2. A false or spurious electronic signal caused by a brief, unwanted surge of electric power.
  3. A sudden change in the period of rotation of a neutron star.

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  1. A minor malfunction, mishap, or technical problem; a snag:
  2. A false or spurious electronic signal caused by a brief, unwanted surge of electric power.
  3. A sudden change in the period of rotation of a neutron star.

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• tangle

  1. To mix together or intertwine in a confused mass; snarl:
  2. To catch or ensnare in an intertwined or confused mass:
  3. To involve in a complicated situation or in circumstances from which it is difficult to disengage:

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  1. To mix together or intertwine in a confused mass; snarl:
  2. To catch or ensnare in an intertwined or confused mass:
  3. To involve in a complicated situation or in circumstances from which it is difficult to disengage:

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• obstacle

  1. Something that stands in the way of or holds up progress:

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  1. Something that stands in the way of or holds up progress:

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• block

  1. A solid piece of a hard substance, such as wood, having one or more flat sides.
  2. Such a piece used as a construction member or as a support.
  3. Such a piece upon which chopping or cutting is done:

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  1. A solid piece of a hard substance, such as wood, having one or more flat sides.
  2. Such a piece used as a construction member or as a support.
  3. Such a piece upon which chopping or cutting is done:

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To harness

• hook

  1. A curved or sharply bent device, usually of metal, used to catch, drag, suspend, or fasten something else.
  2. A fishhook.
  3. A curved or barbed plant or animal part.

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  1. A curved or sharply bent device, usually of metal, used to catch, drag, suspend, or fasten something else.
  2. A fishhook.
  3. A curved or barbed plant or animal part.

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• chain

  1. A connected, flexible series of links, typically of metal, used especially for holding objects together, for restraining, or for transmitting mechanical power.
  2. Such a set of links, often of precious metal and with pendants attached, worn as an ornament or symbol of office.
  3. Such a set of links measuring ten yards and attached to a pole at each end, moved up and down the field to indicate necessary yardage for gaining a first down.

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  1. A connected, flexible series of links, typically of metal, used especially for holding objects together, for restraining, or for transmitting mechanical power.
  2. Such a set of links, often of precious metal and with pendants attached, worn as an ornament or symbol of office.
  3. Such a set of links measuring ten yards and attached to a pole at each end, moved up and down the field to indicate necessary yardage for gaining a first down.

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• moor

  1. To make fast (a vessel, for example) by means of cables, anchors, or lines:
  2. To fix in place; secure:
  3. To provide with an abiding emotional attachment:

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  1. To make fast (a vessel, for example) by means of cables, anchors, or lines:
  2. To fix in place; secure:
  3. To provide with an abiding emotional attachment:

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• lash

  1. A stroke or blow with or as if with a whip.
  2. A whip.
  3. The flexible portion of a whip, such as a plait or thong.

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  1. A stroke or blow with or as if with a whip.
  2. A whip.
  3. The flexible portion of a whip, such as a plait or thong.

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• couple

  1. Two items of the same kind; a pair.
  2. Something that joins or connects two things together; a link.
  3. Two people united, as by betrothal or marriage.

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  1. Two items of the same kind; a pair.
  2. Something that joins or connects two things together; a link.
  3. Two people united, as by betrothal or marriage.

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• strap

  1. A long narrow strip of pliant material such as leather.
  2. Such a strip equipped with a buckle or similar fastener for binding or securing objects.
  3. A thin flat metal or plastic band used for fastening or clamping objects together or into position.

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  1. A long narrow strip of pliant material such as leather.
  2. Such a strip equipped with a buckle or similar fastener for binding or securing objects.
  3. A thin flat metal or plastic band used for fastening or clamping objects together or into position.

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• tie-up

  1. A temporary immobilization, as of traffic, work, or mechanical operation.

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  1. A temporary immobilization, as of traffic, work, or mechanical operation.

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• yoke

  1. A contoured crossbar having two U-shaped attachments that fit around the necks of a team of oxen or other draft animals, with a central ring for hitching the team to a cart, plow, or other load.
  2. A pair of draft animals, such as oxen, joined by a yoke.
  3. A bar used with a double harness to connect the collar of each horse to the pole of a wagon or coach.

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  1. A contoured crossbar having two U-shaped attachments that fit around the necks of a team of oxen or other draft animals, with a central ring for hitching the team to a cart, plow, or other load.
  2. A pair of draft animals, such as oxen, joined by a yoke.
  3. A bar used with a double harness to connect the collar of each horse to the pole of a wagon or coach.

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To move with a jerk

• hop

  1. To move with light bounding skips or leaps.
  2. To move quickly or be busily active:
  3. To jump on one foot or with both feet at the same time.

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  1. To move with light bounding skips or leaps.
  2. To move quickly or be busily active:
  3. To jump on one foot or with both feet at the same time.

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• waggle

  1. To move (an attached part, for example) with short, quick motions:
  2. To move shakily; wobble:
  3. A wobbling motion.

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  1. To move (an attached part, for example) with short, quick motions:
  2. To move shakily; wobble:
  3. A wobbling motion.

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• hobble

  1. To walk or move along haltingly or with difficulty; limp.
  2. To put a device around the legs of (a horse, for example) so as to hamper but not prevent movement.
  3. To cause to limp.

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  1. To walk or move along haltingly or with difficulty; limp.
  2. To put a device around the legs of (a horse, for example) so as to hamper but not prevent movement.
  3. To cause to limp.

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