Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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hobble | Yes | No | Yes | No |
hitch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
hobble (noun) | hitch (noun) |
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the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg | the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg |
a shackle for the ankles or feet | a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot |
a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls | |
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome | |
an unforeseen obstacle | |
the state of inactivity following an interruption | |
a period of time spent in military service |
hobble (verb) | hitch (verb) |
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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 | to hook or entangle |
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury | connect to a vehicle: |
hamper the action or progress of | travel by getting free rides from motorists |
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury | |
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched |