limping

Everyday

1. Limping is walking unevenly because a leg or foot hurts. tree →
2. A limping animal or person is one who walks that way. tree →
3. Figuratively, limping means going on slowly and badly, like a limping business. tree →

In the lessons

In stories it signals injury or tiredness; in safety lessons, a limping child should stop playing and tell an adult. Phrases: "limping badly", "came limping back", "limping along".

Examples

• The puppy was limping, so we took it to the vet. tree →
• Sam came limping into class after football. tree →
• A limping horse should not be ridden. tree →
• She was limping because her new shoes hurt. tree →
• The bird was limping across the grass. tree →
• Grandpa has been limping since his knee operation. tree →
• The old bus went limping up the hill. tree →
• She picked up the leg sulkily and led her cow away, the poor animal limping on three legs. tree →

Note

Spelled with one p: limp + ing = limping. Use "is/was limping" for an action going on. Not to be confused with "limbing" (not a word).