hobble
verb (used without object)
to walk lamely; limp.
hobbles
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present tense formof hobble (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Still, anyone who has followed wrestling for years can see the way it hobbles its heels and heroes alike.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Huntington Park police released video of three officers approaching Anthony Lowe as he hobbles away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025
If the hit from U.S. tariffs hobbles growth significantly, that could prompt the RBI to act again, analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
One of those points is that Apple intentionally hobbles third-party messaging apps to make them less attractive than the phone’s default Messages app.
From Slate ● Mar. 21, 2024
Enrique hobbles down a dirt road into the heart of the little town.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
