Limp (Verb)
Meaning 1
Proceed slowly or with difficulty; "the boat limped into the harbor".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The aircraft limped back to the airport with one engine failed.
- After a month of drought, the crops began to limp along, struggling to find enough water.
- The injured hiker limped down the mountain, grateful to have made it to safety.
- The team limped to a fourth-place finish after losing several star players to injuries.
- The old truck limped home, its worn engine sputtering and making strange noises.
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Meaning 2
Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- She limped back to the starting line after twisting her ankle during the marathon.
- The rugged terrain and heavy backpack forced him to limp for the remaining part of the hiking trip.
- The football player limped off the field, clutching his knee in agony after a harsh tackle.
- After a grueling surgery, the patient was forced to limp around the house with a walker.
- The elderly man limped into the church, using his cane for support on his arthritic knee.