Associations to the word «Hobble»

HOBBLE, noun. Short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.

HOBBLE, noun. An unsteady, off-balance step.

HOBBLE, verb. To fetter by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with hobbles.

HOBBLE, verb. To walk lame, or unevenly.

HOBBLE, verb. (figurative) To move roughly or irregularly.

HOBBLE, verb. To perplex; to embarrass.

HOBBLE SKIRT, noun. A skirt with a narrow enough hem to significantly impede the wearer’s stride, or hobble the wearer.

HOBBLE SKIRTS, noun. Plural of hobble skirt

HOBBLE, noun. A shackle for the ankles or feet.

HOBBLE, noun. The uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg.

HOBBLE, verb. Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day".

HOBBLE, verb. Hamper the action or progress of; "The chairman was hobbled by the all-powerful dean".

HOBBLE, 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; "hobble race horses".