ontua — meaning in English

English meaning

• hobble verb To walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain.
• limp verb To walk unevenly, favoring one leg because of an injury or pain.

Senses

ontua is used for these senses in English:

• hobble To walk lame, or unevenly.
• limp (intransitive) To walk lamely, as if favoring one leg.

hobble — full definition

1. verb To walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain.
2. verb To restrict or hinder someone or something's progress.
3. noun A strap tied between an animal's legs to stop it wandering or running off.

limp — full definition

1. verb To walk unevenly, favoring one leg because of an injury or pain.
2. verb To move along slowly and with difficulty, as if something is malfunctioning.
3. adj Lacking firmness or stiffness; soft and floppy.

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