Limp - English meaning
lɪmp
Limp – definitions in English dictionary
verbWalk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot.
Usage examples:
He limped heavily as he movedSynonims:
HobbleWalk with a limpWalk with difficultyWalk lamelyWalk haltinglyWalk unevenlyFalterShuffleShambleTotterDodderStaggerStumbleHirple
nounA tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness.
Usage examples:
The accident left him with a pronounced limpSynonims:
LamenessHobbleUneven gaitShuffleClaudication
adjectiveLacking internal strength or structure; not stiff or firm.
Usage examples:
She let her whole body go limpSynonims:
SoftFlaccidLooseSlackLacking firmnessLaxUnfirmPliableNot tautRelaxedFloppyDroopingDroopySaggingHangingPendulous
verbWalk impeded by some physical injury
verbTo 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…
verbTo 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.
verbTo 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…
adjectiveSoft and neither firm nor stiff
Usage examples:
A limp lettuce leaf/salad, a limp handshake
nounA 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.
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Word origin
early 18th century: of unknown origin; perhaps related to limp1, having the basic sense ‘hanging loose’.
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