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Spannstrick — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hobble verb To walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain.

Senses

Spannstrick is used for these senses in English:

  • hobble (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.

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.

Related German words