#1 hobble v. [limp, gimp, hitch] walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day". wn
#2 hobble v. hamper the action or progress of; "The chairman was hobbled by the all-powerful dean". wn
#3 hobble n. [fetter] a shackle for the ankles or feet. wn
#4 hobble n. [hitch, limp] the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg. wn
#5 hobble v. [hopple] 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". wn
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