limp

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limp Definition

• (n) the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
• (s) lacking in strength or firmness or resilience; "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"
• (s) not firm; "wilted lettuce"
• (v) walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"
• (v) proceed slowly or with difficulty; "the boat limped into the harbor"

limp Synonyms

• flaccid
• hitch
• hobble
• lax
• limp
• slack
• wilted