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limp
(l/I/mp )

adjective (a)

  • Flaccid; flabby, as flesh.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    hitch, hobble
    source: wordnet30
  • A halt; the act of limping.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A scraper for removing poor ore or refuse from the sieve.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • not firm(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    wilted
    source: wordnet30
  • lacking in strength or firmness or resilience(adj.all)
    Example:
    Gave a limp handshake.
    A limp gesture as if waving away all desire to know.
    Synonym:
    lax
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    gimp, hitch, hobble
    source: wordnet30
  • proceed slowly or with difficulty(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The boat limped into the harbor.
    source: wordnet30
  • To halt; to walk lamely. Also used figuratively.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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