hobble
- n a shackle for the ankles or feet
- n the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
- v walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
The old woman hobbles down to the store every day - v hamper the action or progress of
The chairman was hobbled by the all-powerful dean - v 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
hobble race horses
hobble skirt
- n a long skirt very narrow below the knees, worn between 1910 and 1914
hobby
- n an auxiliary activity
- n a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride
- n small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds
hobbyhorse
- n a topic to which one constantly reverts
don't get him started on his hobbyhorse - n a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride
hobbyist
- n a person who pursues an activity in their spare time for pleasure
hobgoblin
- n (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
- n an object of dread or apprehension
A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds"--Ralph Waldo Emerson
hobnail
- n a short nail with a thick head; used to protect the soles of boots
- v supply with hobnails
hobson's choice
- n the choice of taking what is offered or nothing at all
hock
- n any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage)
- n tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle
- v leave as a guarantee in return for money
- v disable by cutting the hock
hock-joint
- n tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle