WordCmp.com

hobble vs strap

strap vs hobble

hobble and strap both are nouns.

hobble and strap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hobble Yes No Yes No
strap Yes No Yes No
As verbs, strap is a hypernym of hobble; that is, strap is a word with a broader meaning than hobble:
  • hobble: 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
  • strap: tie with a strap
hobble (noun) strap (noun)
the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
a shackle for the ankles or feet an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
hobble (verb) strap (verb)
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 secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury sharpen with a strap
hamper the action or progress of tie with a strap
beat severely with a whip or rod
Difference between hobble and strap

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.