nounπShare(chiefly in the plural) One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off."The rancher checked the horses' hobbles before leaving them to graze in the open pasture, ensuring they wouldn't stray too far. "animalagricultureitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn unsteady, off-balance step."The little girl's hobble was so pronounced that she almost fell as she walked to class. "bodyactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA difficult situation; a scrape.""After losing his wallet, John found himself in a real hobble because he couldn't pay for lunch." "situationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn odd job; a piece of casual work.""To earn some extra money, Maria takes on a hobble each weekend helping her neighbor with gardening." "jobworkbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fetter by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with hobbles."The farmer hobbled the runaway horse to prevent it from escaping again. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo walk lame, or unevenly."The old woman hobbled down the sidewalk, her cane helping her keep her balance. "bodyactionmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move roughly or irregularly."After twisting his ankle, he had to hobble to the car. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perplex; to embarrass."The unexpected question about her vacation plans hobbled her; she couldn't think of a suitable answer. "attitudecharactermindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
