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limping Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈlɪmpɪŋ/

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Limping as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of limp

2

To walk lamely, as if favouring one leg.

3

(of a vehicle) To travel with a malfunctioning system of propulsion.

The bomber limped home on one engine.

4

To move or proceed irregularly.

The business limped through the recession

5

To call, particularly in an unraised pot pre-flop.

6

To be inadequate or unsatisfactory.

7

To happen; befall; chance.

8

To come upon; meet.

Limping as a Noun

1

The motion of one who limps.

Limping in a Sentence

The bomber limped home on one engine.

The business limped through the recession

Word Forms & Grammar

limping

limping (plural limpings)

Words That Rhyme With Limping

Limping: Key Facts

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/ˈlɪmpɪŋ/
Meaningpresent participle and gerund of limp
Plurallimpings