köstek — meaning in English

English meaning

• hobble verb To walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain.
• lanyard noun A cord worn around the neck or wrist to hold a small item such as an ID badge, key, or whistle.
• shackle verb To restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.

Senses

köstek is used for these senses in English:

• dead weight (figuratively) That which is useless or excess; that which slows something down.
• fetter A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural).
• fetter (figurative) Anything that restricts or restrains.
• 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.
• lanyard (nautical) A short rope used for fastening rigging, as a handle, etc.
• lanyard (by extension) A cord worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist which is attached to a small object to be carried such as an identity card or security pass, key, knife, or whistle.
• shackle A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a bolt or pin across the ends, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism, used for attaching things together while allowing for some degree of movement; a clevis.

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.

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