limps Meaning & Definition
/lɪmps/
What Does Limps Mean?
As a noun, limps means plural of limp. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of limp. As a verb, it means To walk lamely, as if favouring one leg.
Limps in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //lɪmps// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Limps Definition (Noun)
- plural of limp
Limps as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of limp
Noun
- An irregular, jerky or awkward gait.
She walks with a limp.
- A scraper for removing poor ore or refuse from the sieve.
Verb
- To walk lamely, as if favouring one leg.
- (of a vehicle) To travel with a malfunctioning system of propulsion.
The bomber limped home on one engine.
- To move or proceed irregularly.
The business limped through the recession
- To call, particularly in an unraised pot pre-flop.
Noun
- A scraper of board or sheet-iron shaped like half the head of a small cask, used for scraping the ore off the sieve in the operation of hand-jigging.
Verb
- To be inadequate or unsatisfactory.
Verb
- To happen; befall; chance.
- To come upon; meet.
Synonyms of Limps
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Limps synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Limps
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Limps in a Sentence
She walks with a limp.
The bomber limped home on one engine.
The business limped through the recession
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Limps
How to Pronounce Limps
You say limps as //lɪmps//. It has 1 syllable.