Noun has 1 sense

• limp(n = noun.act) hitch, hobble - the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg;

Derived form verb limp₁, verb limp₂

Verb has 2 senses

• limp(v = verb.motion) gimp, hitch, hobble - walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"

Derived form noun limp₁, noun limper₁
Sample sentence:
They %s up the hill

• limp(v = verb.motion) - proceed slowly or with difficulty; "the boat limped into the harbor"

Derived form noun limp₁
Sample sentence:
They %s up the hill

Adjective has 2 senses

• limp(s = adj.all) wilted - not firm; "wilted lettuce"


• limp(s = adj.all) - lacking in strength or firmness or resilience; "a limp gesture as if waving away all desire to know"; "a slack grip"; "gave a limp handshake"

Derived form noun limpness₁