"limping" in the noun sense

1. lameness, limping, gimp, gimpiness, gameness, claudication

disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet

"limping" in the verb sense

1. limp, gimp, hobble, hitch

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

"The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"

2. limp

proceed slowly or with difficulty

"the boat limped into the harbor"

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