What is the meaning of limping?

noun

• Disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet.
  • synonyms: lameness, gimp, gimpiness, gameness, claudication

verb

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