Word of the Week - 66

HOBBLE

This week's word is a verb which means to walk in an awkward way or to walk with difficulty especially because of an injury of the leg or foot.

The last time I saw Fred he was hobbling around on crutches.

Some of the runners in the marathon could only manage to hobble over the finish line!

David Beckham hobbled off the pitch in tears, clearly aware that something was badly wrong.

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