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    limping
    /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. the action of walking with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot: "she does not know exactly what caused her limping"

    adjective

    • 1. walking with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot: "the video clip shows a limping gunman"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIMPING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    LIMPING definition: 1. present participle of limp 2. to walk slowly and with difficulty because of having an injured or…. Learn more.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIMP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to walk slowly and with difficulty because of having an injured or painful leg or foot: Three minutes into the game, Jackson limped off the pitch with a serious ankle injury. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to walk in a way that is not controlled or even.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › limpingLIMPING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    limp verb (PERSON/ANIMAL) [ I ] to walk slowly and with difficulty because of having an injured or painful leg or foot: Three minutes into the game, Jackson limped off the pitch with a serious ankle injury. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to walk in a way that is not controlled or even.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › limpingLimping - definition of limping by The Free Dictionary

    n. An irregular, jerky, or awkward gait. adj. limp·er, limp·est. 1. Lacking or having lost rigidity, as of structure or substance: limp, wet hair; an arm hanging limp over the side of the bed. 2. Lacking strength, vigor, or effectiveness; weak: limp political opposition.

  6. www.verywellhealth.com › limping-5546810Causes of Limping (Antalgic Gait) - Verywell Health

    Feb 1, 2023 · Many different health conditions can cause limping (antalgic gait) when you walk. This can include acute injuries as well as gradually progressing medical concerns. Paying closer attention to when the limping occurs and any symptoms that accompany it can help you determine its origins.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › limpLimp Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    How to use limp in a sentence. to walk with an uneven and usually slow movement or gait; especially : to walk favoring one leg; to go unsteadily : falter… See the full definition

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLIMP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you describe something as limp, you mean that it is soft or weak when it should be firm or strong. She was told to reject applicants with limp handshakes. A residue can build up on the hair shaft, leaving the hair limp and dull looking. Synonyms: floppy, soft, relaxed, loose More Synonyms of limp.