Hobble — synonyms, definition

1. hobble (Noun)

4 synonyms

falter halt hitch limp

2 definitions

hobble (Noun) — A shackle for the ankles or feet.

hobble (Noun) — The uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg.

5 types of

bond gait hamper shackle trammel

2. hobble (Verb)

18 synonyms

falter fetter gimp halt hamper hinder hitch hop hopple limp reel restrain shackle shuffle stagger stumble totter waggle

3 definitions

hobble (Verb) — Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury. ex. "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"

hobble (Verb) — Hamper the action or progress of. ex. "The chairman was hobbled by the all-powerful dean"

hobble (Verb) — Strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison. ex. "hobble race horses"

4 types of

hinder impede strap walk