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limp

Dictionary definition · limp

noun

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

verb

  1. walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury"The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"
  2. proceed slowly or with difficulty"the boat limped into the harbor"

adjective

  1. without energy or will"gave a limp handshake"
  2. lacking or having lost rigidity"limp lettuce"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).