limp (n.)

  1. the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

    [ Syn: hitch , hobble ]

    limp (adj.)

  1. not firm; wilted lettuce

    [ Syn: wilted ]

  2. lacking in strength or firmness or resilience; gave a limp handshake; a limp gesture as if waving away all desire to know G.K.Chesterton; a slack grip'

    limp (v.)

  1. walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; The old woman hobbles down to the store every day

    [ Syn: gimp , hobble , hitch ]

  2. proceed slowly or with difficulty; the boat limped into the harbor'

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