LIMP as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) limp is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

LIMP as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The old woman hobbles down to the store every day
    Hypernyms(s) limp is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • proceed slowly or with difficulty
    Usage Example(s)
    • the boat limped into the harbor
    Hypernyms(s) limp is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

LIMP as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • not firm
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • wilted lettuce
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  2. Meaning
    • lacking in strength or firmness or resilience
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • flaccid muscles
    • took his lax hand in hers
    • gave a limp handshake
    • a limp gesture as if waving away all desire to know G.K.Chesterton
    • a slack grip
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