Looking for the meaning of the word LIMPS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LIMPS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Limp
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘fall short of’): related to obsolete limphalt ‘lame’, and probably of Germanic origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
lɪmp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot
Short Definition:walk with difficulty
Examples:- he limped heavily as he moved
- he limped off during Saturday's game
- the conversation limped on for half an hour
Word: Limp
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
lɪmp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness
Short Definition:tendency to limp
Examples:- the accident left him with a pronounced limp
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