hobble

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Synonyms: wobble, bobble, nobble, gobble, habble, cobble, hubble, hobbly, hobbie, jobble, hibble

Antonyms: wobble, bobble, nobble, gobble, habble, cobble, hubble, hobbly, hobbie, jobble, hibble

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mostly|in the plural}} One of the short [[strap]]s tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to [[wander]] short distances but preventing them from running off.
2. An unsteady, off-balance step.
3. {{lb|en|archaic|informal}} A difficult situation; a [[scrape]].
4. {{lb|en|dialect|UK|and|Newfoundland}} An [[odd job]]; a piece of casual work.

Verb

1. To [[fetter]] by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with [[hobbles]].
2. To walk [[lame]], or unevenly.
3. {{lb|en|figurative}} To move or proceed roughly or irregularly.
4. To [[disable]]; to [[impede]].
5. {{lb|en|UK|slang|obsolete|transitive}} To [[commit]] (a person) for [[trial]].

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