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Limp - English meaning

lɪmp

Limp – definitions in English dictionary

verb

Walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot.

Usage examples:

He limped heavily as he moved

Synonims:

HobbleWalk with a limpWalk with difficultyWalk lamelyWalk haltinglyWalk unevenlyFalterShuffleShambleTotterDodderStaggerStumbleHirple
noun

A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness.

Usage examples:

The accident left him with a pronounced limp

Synonims:

LamenessHobbleUneven gaitShuffleClaudication
adjective

Lacking internal strength or structure; not stiff or firm.

Usage examples:

She let her whole body go limp

Synonims:

SoftFlaccidLooseSlackLacking firmnessLaxUnfirmPliableNot tautRelaxedFloppyDroopingDroopySaggingHangingPendulous
verb

Walk impeded by some physical injury

verb

To walk with an irregular step, esp. because your foot or leg is hurt

Usage examples:

Jackson limped off the field after injuring his ankle., he walks with a slight limp., the lettuce i…
verb

To walk slowly and with difficulty because of having an injured or painful leg or foot

Usage examples:

Three minutes into the game, jackson limped off the pitch with a serious ankle injury.
verb

To move or develop slowly and with difficulty

Usage examples:

The little boat limped slowly towards the shore., after limping along for almost two years, the eco…
adjective

Soft and neither firm nor stiff

Usage examples:

A limp lettuce leaf/salad, a limp handshake
noun

A way of walking slowly and with difficulty because of having an injured or painful leg or foot

Usage examples:

She has a slight limp., he walks with a limp.

Limp translation into English

Limp: translate from English into Chinese

Translate limp into Chinese (Simplified)}
跛行, 瘫软, 蹒跚, 蹩, 跚, 蹁, 瘸, 蹒, 痠懒, 痠软

Limp: translate from English into Dutch

Translate limp into Dutch}
Hinken, Slap, Mank lopen, Buigzaam, Mank gaan, Lenig, Lusteloos, Kreupel lopen, Met moeite vooruitkomen, Stoten, Kreupele gang

Limp: translate from English into French

Translate limp into French}
Mous, Boiter, Mou, Flasque, Souple, Faible, Clopiner, Avachi, Sans énergie, Marcher lentement

Limp: translate from English into German

Translate limp into German}
Schlaff, Hinken, Humpeln, Schlapp, Lappig, Weich, Matt, Kraftlos, Erschlaffen, Labberig, Welk, Lasch, Müde, Biegsam

Limp: translate from English into Hindi

Translate limp into Hindi}
लंगड़ा, कोमल, लैगड़ापन, लंगड़ाहट, लंगड़ाना, लंगड़ाकर चलना, लंगड़ा करना, लंगड़ा देना, लंगडाना

Limp: translate from English into Italian

Translate limp into Italian}
Zoppicare, Floscio, Fiacco, Flaccido, Zoppicamento, Andatura zoppicante, Avanzare, Languido, Procedere malamente

Limp: translate from English into Korean

Translate limp into Korean}
절름발이, 유연한, 약하디 약한, 판지를 쓰지 않은, 표지 따위 판지를 쓰지 않은, 절름거리다

Limp: translate from English into Russian

Translate limp into Russian}
Хромать, Хромота, Прихрамывать, Добрести, Прихрамывание, Мягкий, Безвольный, Идти с трудом, Двигаться медленно, Нежесткий, Слабый, Поникший

Limp: translate from English into Spanish

Translate limp into Spanish}
Cojear, Cojera, Blando, Flojo, Fláccido, Lacio, Claudicar, Flexible, Lánguido, Usar cojera, Mustio

Word origin

early 18th century: of unknown origin; perhaps related to limp1, having the basic sense ‘hanging loose’.

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