HOBBLE Synonyms
9 hypernyms for hobble. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for HOBBLE
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| limp | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg adjective satellite • without energy or will • lacking or having lost rigidity verb • walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury • proceed slowly or with difficulty | ||||||
| falter | verb v | |||||
noun • the act of pausing uncertainly verb • be unsure or weak • move hesitatingly, as if about to give way • walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly • speak haltingly | ||||||
| lurch | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an unsteady uneven gait • a decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage) • abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance) • the act of moving forward suddenly verb • walk as if unable to control one's movements • move abruptly • move slowly and unsteadily • loiter about, with no apparent aim • defeat by a lurch | ||||||
| reel | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector • music composed for dancing a reel • winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod • a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound • a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps • an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines verb • walk as if unable to control one's movements • revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis • wind onto or off a reel | ||||||
| shuffle | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the act of mixing cards haphazardly • walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet verb • walk by dragging one's feet • move about, move back and forth • mix so as to make a random order or arrangement | ||||||
| stagger | verb v | |||||
noun • an unsteady uneven gait verb • walk as if unable to control one's movements • walk with great difficulty • to arrange in a systematic order • astound or overwhelm, as with shock | ||||||
| sway | verb v | |||||
noun • controlling influence • pitching dangerously to one side verb • move back and forth or sideways • move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner • win approval or support for • cause to move back and forth | ||||||
| totter | verb v | |||||
verb • move without being stable, as if threatening to fall • walk unsteadily, with short steps • move unsteadily, with a rocking motion | ||||||
| wobble | verb v | |||||
noun • an unsteady rocking motion verb • move unsteadily • move sideways or in an unsteady way • tremble or shake | ||||||
| hitch | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a period of time spent in military service • the state of inactivity following an interruption • an unforeseen obstacle • a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls • a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot • any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome • the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg verb • to hook or entangle • walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury • jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched • travel by getting free rides from motorists • connect to a vehicle: | ||||||
| fetter | verb v | |||||
noun • a shackle for the ankles or feet verb • restrain with fetters | ||||||
| gimp | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet verb • walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury | ||||||
| hopple | verb v | |||||
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 | ||||||
| tether | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal verb • tie with a tether | ||||||