hobble

Meanings

• verb

  Limit or impede the movement of (someone or something) by tying or binding their legs.

  - "The bandits hobbled the horse and took its valuable saddle."
  - "The injured soldier had to be hobbled to prevent him from moving and causing further damage."

• verb

  Move with difficulty or awkwardness, especially because of age or infirmity.

  - "Grandma hobbled along the beach, collecting shells."
  - "The old man hobbled up the hill, panting and sweating."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɒbəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

tether

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hobble
mumble , stumble , numble , rumble

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Variants

List of all variants of hobble that leads to same result
hobble , hobbled , hobbler , hobblers , hobbles , hobbling , hobble skirt , hobble skirts

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to limp' or 'to move lame'. Derived from the Old English word 'hobbelian', which meant 'to move clumsily'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hobble' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In the game of polo, a 'hobble' is a type of rein used to prevent a horse from galloping.

3. In the movie 'The Hobbit', the title character is a small, magical creature, not related to the meaning of the word 'hobble'.

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Related Concepts

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1. limping: The inability to walk normally due to injury or illness. 'Hobble' is a verb that means 'to limp'.

2. gait: The way in which an animal or person moves. 'Hobble' can describe a slow or awkward gait.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hobble' is often used to describe the slow and laborious progress of characters, especially the elderly or infirm. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or process that is difficult and slow-moving.

How to Memorize "hobble"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone or something moving slowly and awkwardly, with bound or injured legs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hobble' with the image of an elderly person moving slowly and with difficulty.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'hobble' by associating it with the word 'limping'.

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