hobble
verb (used without object)
to walk lamely; limp.
unhobbling
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a word derived from
hobble.
Example Sentences
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The stranger paused in the act of unhobbling the one remaining pony.
From Blazed Trail Stories and Stories of the Wild Life by Stewart Edward White
He saw that some of the vaqueros were running toward the arroya, that some were busily unhobbling the mules, and that one or two had kneeled and were preparing to shoot.
From Blazed Trail Stories and Stories of the Wild Life by Stewart Edward White
Fortunately, the husky boy had no fear of a horse, his approach being as masterly as his leave-taking was gentle and kindly--a rare gift when unhobbling alone in the open.
From Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings by Andy Adams
They quickly caught their steeds, and, unhobbling them, mounted.
From The Young Berringtons The Boy Explorers by William Henry Giles Kingston
Another thing that annoyed me was their absurd and stupid custom of hobbling, and unhobbling, while the camels were lying down.
From Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, by Ernest Giles
