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KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋhɑbL 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊhɒbl 〕


Overview of noun hobble

The noun hobble has 2 senses


  • fetter, hobble -- (a shackle for the ankles or feet)

  • hitch, hobble, limp -- (the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg)


Overview of verb hobble

The verb hobble has 3 senses


  • limp, gimp, hobble, hitch -- (walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day")

  • hobble -- (hamper the action or progress of; "The chairman was hobbled by the all-powerful dean")

  • hopple, 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; "hobble race horses")