Limp

[lɪmp]

Definition

(verb.) walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; 'The old woman hobbles down to the store every day'.

(verb.) proceed slowly or with difficulty; 'the boat limped into the harbor'.

(adj.) not firm; 'wilted lettuce' .

(adj.) lacking in strength or firmness or resilience; 'gave a limp handshake'; 'a limp gesture as if waving away all desire to know' G.K.Chesterton; 'a slack grip' .

Typed by Leona--From WordNet

Definition

(v. i.) To halt; to walk lamely. Also used figuratively.

(n.) A halt; the act of limping.

(n.) A scraper for removing poor ore or refuse from the sieve.

(a.) Flaccid; flabby, as flesh.

(a.) Lacking stiffness; flimsy; as, a limp cravat.

Editor: Samantha

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. Limber, flaccid, flexile.

v. n. Halt, hobble, walk lamely.

n. Halt, limping gait.

Typist: Marion

Definition

adj. wanting stiffness flexible: weak flaccid.

v.i. to halt: to walk lamely—fig. as 'limping verses.'—n. act of limping: a halt.—p.adj. Limp′ing having the imperfect movement of one who limps.—adv. Limp′ingly.

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Unserious Contents or Definition

To dream that you limp in your walk, denotes that a small worry will unexpectedly confront you, detracting much from your enjoyment. To see others limping, signifies that you will be naturally offended at the conduct of a friend. Small failures attend this dream. See Cripple and Lamed.

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