26984 words

limp

6 definitions • 9 examples
1
to walk slowly and with difficulty because of having an injured or painful leg or foot:

Examples:

Three minutes into the game, Jackson limped off the pitch with a serious ankle injury.
2
to move or develop slowly and with difficulty:

Examples:

The little boat limped slowly towards the shore.
After limping along for almost two years, the economy is starting to show signs of recovery.
3
soft and neither firm nor stiff:

Examples:

a limp lettuce leaf/salad
a limp handshake
4
a way of walking slowly and with difficulty because of having an injured or painful leg or foot:

Examples:

She has a slight limp.
He walks with a limp.
5
to walk with an irregular step, esp. because your foot or leg is hurt:

Examples:

Jackson limped off the field after injuring his ankle.
6
not firm or stiff:

Examples:

The lettuce in this salad is completely limp.

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