limp
Third Person
limps
Present Participle
limping
Past Tense
limped
Past Participle
limped
1
to walk with difficulty, particularly due to a damaged or stiff leg or foot
- After twisting his ankle, he had to limp back to the car, wincing with each step.
- The injured athlete bravely continued to limp around the track, determined to finish the race.
- The elderly man limped to the park bench, taking a moment to rest and catch his breath.
- With a sprained knee, he could only limp slowly down the stairs.
- Despite the pain, the soldier refused to stop and continued to limp alongside his comrades.
2
to operate or move with difficulty, often due to mechanical issues or damage
- The truck, with a flat tire, had to limp to the nearest service station for repairs.
- Due to an engine malfunction, the boat began to limp back to the marina at a reduced speed.
- The aircraft, experiencing technical difficulties, had to limp to the nearest airport for emergency landing.
- The motorcycle, with a punctured tire, could only limp along the deserted highway.
- With a failing transmission, the delivery van limped through the last few miles of its route.