hobble (Noun) — A shackle for the ankles or feet.
hobble (Noun) — The uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg.
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"