limping Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
   claudication; gameness; lameness; gimpiness; gimp.
   
2. verb walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
   hobble; limp; hitch; gimp.
   
   • The old woman hobbles down to the store every day
3. verb proceed slowly or with difficulty
   limp.
   
   • the boat limped into the harbor

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