Definition of hobbles

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • hobbles is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • hobbles is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • hobbles is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of hobbles


  • strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison (verb)

    Examples

    1. hobble race horses

    Synonyms

    1. hopple
  • the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. hitch
    2. limp
  • walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury (verb)

    Examples

    1. The old woman hobbles down to the store every day

    Synonyms

    1. gimp
    2. hitch
    3. limp
  • a shackle for the ankles or feet (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. fetter
  • hamper the action or progress of (verb)

    Examples

    1. The chairman was hobbled by the all-powerful dean

See definition of hobbles in Merriam Webster