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 cowboy carefully attached the hobbles to his horse's legs so it could graze without wandering too far from the campsite. "animalagriculturepropertyutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn unsteady, off-balance step."After falling on the icy sidewalk, she got up slowly, taking small hobbles to reach the nearest bench. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA difficult situation; a scrape.""After losing her keys and missing the bus, Maria found herself in a series of hobbles that made her late for work." "situationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn odd job; a piece of casual work."He takes on various hobbles like dog-walking and gardening to earn extra money on the weekends. "jobworkbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fetter by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with hobbles."The farmer hobbles his horse in the pasture to prevent it from wandering off too far. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo walk lame, or unevenly."After twisting her ankle, she hobbles across the room. "bodymedicineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move roughly or irregularly."After spraining his ankle, he hobbles to the bus stop each morning. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perplex; to embarrass."The unexpected question about calculus hobbled the student during the math quiz. "mindcharacterattitudeemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
