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hobbled

/hɒbəld/ verb · British & US
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What does hobbled mean?

verb

Past tense of 'hobble', to walk or move with difficulty, often due to injury or lameness. To hinder or impede the progress or effectiveness of something.

Example

"The horse had to be hobbled to prevent it from running away."

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