hobble in French
hobble in French is abot, entrave, boiter — hobble means to walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain.
hobble in French
abot
(mostly, in the plural) One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.
entrave
(mostly, in the plural) One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.
boiter
To walk lame, or unevenly.
What does "hobble" mean?
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verb To walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain.
"He hobbled to the bus stop on his sprained ankle."
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verb To restrict or hinder someone or something's progress.
"A lack of funding hobbled the project from the start."
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noun A strap tied between an animal's legs to stop it wandering or running off.
"The rancher fitted a hobble on the horse before leaving it to graze."
hobble in a sentence
- He hobbled to the bus stop on his sprained ankle.
- The old dog hobbled across the yard toward its bowl.
- A lack of funding hobbled the project from the start.
- The rancher fitted a hobble on the horse before leaving it to graze.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "hobble" in French?
"hobble" in French is abot, entrave, boiter. hobble means: To walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain.
How do you use "hobble" in a sentence?
Example: "He hobbled to the bus stop on his sprained ankle." In French, "hobble" is abot, entrave, boiter.
Are there other ways to say "hobble" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "hobble": abot, entrave, boiter.
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