hobble

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a shackle for the ankles or feet
  2. noun the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
  3. verb walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

Etymology

From Middle English hobblen, hobelen, akin to Middle Dutch hoblen, hobbelen (Modern Dutch hobbelen).

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