noun Download 🔗Share (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. Examples : "The rancher checked the horses' hobbles before leaving them to graze in the open pasture, ensuring they wouldn't stray too far. " animal agriculture item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An unsteady, off-balance step. Examples : "The little girl's hobble was so pronounced that she almost fell as she walked to class. " body action condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A difficult situation; a scrape. Examples : ""After losing his wallet, John found himself in a real hobble because he couldn't pay for lunch." " situation condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An odd job; a piece of casual work. Examples : ""To earn some extra money, Maria takes on a hobble each weekend helping her neighbor with gardening." " job work business economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fetter by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with hobbles. Examples : "The farmer hobbled the runaway horse to prevent it from escaping again. " animal action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To walk lame, or unevenly. Examples : "The old woman hobbled down the sidewalk, her cane helping her keep her balance. " body action medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To move roughly or irregularly. Examples : "After twisting his ankle, he had to hobble to the car. " action body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To perplex; to embarrass. Examples : "The unexpected question about her vacation plans hobbled her; she couldn't think of a suitable answer. " attitude character mind emotion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading