Definitions

1. verb

to walk or move with difficulty or lameness, especially as a result of injury or illness

“The hobbled old man had trouble walking up the stairs.”

2. verb

to restrict or impede the movement or action of something

“The police hobbled the suspect’s ability to escape by blocking the exits.”

3. noun

a device or attachment that restricts or impedes the movement of an animal’s leg

“The horse was wearing a hobble to prevent it from running away.”