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Another word for hobble

hobble Synonyms

hobble

v.

To restrict
clog, fetter, shackle; see hinder, restrain 1.
To move as though hobbled
totter, dodder, halt; see limp, stumble 1.

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Another word for hobble

verb

To walk in a lame way:
halt², hitch, limp. See move
To restrict the activity or free movement of:
chain, fetter, hamper, hamstring, handcuff, leash, manacle, shackle, tie, trammel. (Informal) hog-tie. See free, help

noun

Something that physically confines the legs or arms:

bond, chain (used in plural), fetter, handcuff (often used in plural), iron (used in plural), manacle, restraint, shackle. (Archaic) gyve. See free

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There's nothing worse than having to sit out a dance or hobble to the limo because your feet hurt too much to do anything else.
Hannah Montana doesn't hobble around in heels, so ditch the spikes and go for the boots instead.
Hobble Bush or Moosewood (Viburnum Lantanoides) - A N.
Sometimes known as a hobble corset because of the way it restricts leg movement, a corset dress can be used as bedroom wear or as a regular "wear anywhere" dress.
Hobble skirts: As the name suggests, these impractical garments fit so tightly around the lower part of women's legs, that they had to hobble to get around.

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