strap vs hobble

hobble vs strap

strap and hobble both are nouns.

strap and hobble both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
strap	Yes	No	Yes	No
hobble	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hobble is a hyponym of strap; that is, hobble is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than strap:

strap: tie with a strap
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

Other hyponyms of strap include hopple.

strap (noun)	hobble (noun)
whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging	the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position	a shackle for the ankles or feet
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

strap (verb)	hobble (verb)
secure (a sprained joint) with a strap	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
sharpen with a strap	walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
tie with a strap	hamper the action or progress of
beat severely with a whip or rod

Difference between strap and hobble

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