Hopple

[hɒpl]

Definition

(verb.) strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison; 'hobble race horses'.

Checked by Leon--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To impede by a hopple; to tie the feet of (a horse or a cow) loosely together; to hamper; to hobble; as, to hopple an unruly or straying horse.

(v. t.) Fig.: To entangle; to hamper.

(n.) A fetter for horses, or cattle, when turned out to graze; -- chiefly used in the plural.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Fetter (an animal), hobble.

Checker: Rhonda

Definition

v.t. to tie the feet close together to prevent hopping or running.—n. (chiefly in pl.) a fetter for horses &c. when left to graze.

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