What is the meaning of limp?

noun

  • The uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg.

verb

  • Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury.
    • usage: "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"
  • Proceed slowly or with difficulty.
    • usage: "the boat limped into the harbor"

adjective

  • Not firm.
    • usage: "wilted lettuce"
  • Lacking in strength or firmness or resilience.
    • usage: "gave a limp handshake"; "a limp gesture as if waving away all desire to know" G. K. Chesterton; "a slack grip"
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