Lame (Verb)
Meaning
Deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg; "The accident has crippled her for life".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The severe injury in the war had lamed the soldier and he had to use a prosthetic leg for the rest of his life.
- The broken collarbone lamed the tennis player and forced her to pull out of the tournament.
- A fall down the stairs had lamed the lady and she was unable to walk for several weeks.
- The severe infection eventually lamed the boy's leg and required him to undergo a lengthy recovery.
- The polo accident had severely lamed the prince and he had to limit his participation in future games.