Definition of limp
intransitive verb
1a : to walk lamely; especially : to walk favoring one leg The injured player limped off the field.b : to go unsteadily : falter the conversation limped for some time — Henry Green
2 : to proceed slowly or with difficulty the ship limped back to port
limper
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Examples of limp in a Sentence
The injured player limped off the court.
The dog was limping slightly.
The damaged ship limped back to port.
The company has somehow managed to limp along despite the bad economy.
Recent Examples of limp from the Web
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Donald Trump Jr. was limping, so Sean Hannity carried him through their interview on Fox News on Tuesday night.
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Among Florida’s utilities owned by investors, Duke Energy is limping behind the others.
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Near the end of the first extra period, Sapong limped off and was replaced by Chris Pontius.
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The high school students are asked to suspend their reality for a moment and imagine a teenager -- like them but unlike them -- limping along the sidewalk.
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Garrett did not return to the field and later limped into the team’s facility.
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So the state’s pension system limps on while lawmakers there try to figure a way out of the dilemma.
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Abreu crumpled to the ground in pain and was limping when he was taken to the trainers room.
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Limping, he was helped along the way by their oldest son.
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Origin and Etymology of limp
probably from Middle English lympen to fall short; akin to Old English limpan to happen, lemphealt lame
Examples of limp in a Sentence
We noticed that the dog was walking with a slight limp.
Recent Examples of limp from the Web
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Hatch went through 18 surgeries and now walks with a limp.
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Hatch, who entered the courtroom with a service dog and a limp, said he's had 18 surgeries because of the wound.
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But Hackler’s king has only a slight bump on his shoulder, and a limp that is assisted with a cane.
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Garrett was able to walk off the field under his own power and walk into the fieldhouse, albeit with a limp, after the sirens signaling there was lightning in the area sent everyone indoors.
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Moments later, Carter can be seen gesturing at Trout and his father and is walking with a limp, according to court records.
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Dixon’s car landed on the inside retaining wall and exploded into pieces, but the 2008 race winner was able to walk away with only a limp.
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The career crew had a hose ready with water heading into the house while the volunteers were coming through with a limp, unprimed hose, Johnson testified.
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The crowd watches as the dozen cheerleaders stand in formation, an American flag high but limp in the windless air behind them.
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Origin and Etymology of limp
see 1limp
limp
Definition of limp
1a : lacking firm texture, substance, or structure limp curtains her hair hung limp about her shouldersb : not stiff or rigid a book in a limp binding
2a : weary, exhausted limp with fatigueb : lacking in strength, vigor, or firmness : spiritless
limply
adverblimpness
nounExamples of limp in a Sentence
He gave me a very limp handshake.
This plant isn't doing well—look how limp the leaves are.
Her hair hung limp around her shoulders.
I suddenly went limp and collapsed on the floor.
He was limp with fatigue.
Recent Examples of limp from the Web
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Without frizz to keep it buoyant, my hair would be limp.
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The festival, which promised a luxurious experience in and top-flight musical entertainment, instead provided guests with wet beds and limp salads before being canceled entirely.
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Even wind, while not a bad styling tool (or vacation situation, see: sailing in the South of France or road-tripping in a convertible along the California coast), can add to seasonal woes, like dry, limp, and brittle locks.
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So when my pulse started to fade, my eyes rolling back into my head and my body completely limp, Jackie again sprung into action.
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Feel free to give up on that buzzy haircare line that everyone else loves but leaves your strands limp and lifeless.
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A grand jury report described how members of the fraternity carried Piazza’s limp body upstairs, poured liquid on him and even slapped him on the face.
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My parched, limp no-longer curls were proof of that.
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The accompanying broccoli florets were a limp companion.
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Origin and Etymology of limp
akin to 1limp
LIMP Defined for English Language Learners
limp
playDefinition of limp for English Language Learners
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: to walk in a slow and awkward way because of an injury to a leg or foot
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: to go or continue slowly or with difficulty
limp
Definition of limp for English Language Learners
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: a slow and awkward way of walking caused by an injury to a leg or foot
limp
Definition of limp for English Language Learners
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: having an unpleasantly soft or weak quality : not firm or stiff
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: feeling very tired
LIMP Defined for Kids
Definition of limp for Students
limped
;limping
: to walk in a slow or uneven way because of an injury to a foot or leg … Shiloh's up limping around on his bad leg. — Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Shiloh
Definition of limp for Students
: a slow or uneven way of walking caused by an injury to a leg or foot
Definition of limp for Students
: not firm or stiff The limp plants needed water.
limply
adverbMedical Dictionary
Medical Definition of limp
1: to walk lamely; especially : to walk favoring one leg
2: to go unsteadily
limp
Medical Definition of limp
: a limping movement or gait
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