limp Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
    hobble; hitch.
  2. verb walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
    hobble; hitch; gimp.
    • The old woman hobbles down to the store every day
  3. verb proceed slowly or with difficulty
    • the boat limped into the harbor
  4. adjective satellite not firm
    wilted.
    • wilted lettuce
  5. adjective satellite 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

WordNet

Limp intransitive verb
Etymology
Cf. AS. lemphealt lame, OHG. limphen to limp, be weak; perh. akin to E. lame, or to limp, a .
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Limped ; present participle & verbal noun Limping
Definitions
  1. To halt; to walk lamely. Also used figuratively. Shak.
Limp noun
Definitions
  1. A halt; the act of limping.
Limp noun
Definitions
  1. (Ore Washing) A scraper for removing poor ore or refuse from the sieve.
Limp adjective
Etymology
Cf. Icel. limpa limpness, weakness, and E.lap, n., lop, v. t. Cf. Limber, a.
Definitions
  1. Flaccid; flabby, as flesh. Walton.
  2. Lacking stiffness; flimsy; as, a limp cravat.

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