a limp

Определение a limp в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь
limp: lacking stiffness; flimsy; as, a limp cravat
limp: To walk lamely, as if favouring one leg
limp: flaccid; flabby, as flesh
limp: To travel with a malfunctioning system of propulsion
The bomber limped home on one engine.
limp: {a} pliant, weak
limp: {v} to walk lamely, to halt
limp: A halt; the act of limping
limp: If you say that something such as an organization, process, or vehicle limps along, you mean that it continues slowly or with difficulty, for example because it has been weakened or damaged. In recent years the newspaper had been limping along on limited resources A British battleship, which had been damaged severely in the battle of Crete, came limping into Pearl Harbor
limp: not firm; "wilted lettuce
limp: Also used figuratively
limp: A scraper for removing poor ore or refuse from the sieve
limp: An irregular, jerky or awkward gait
limp: lacking in strength or firmness or resilience; "flaccid muscles"; "took his lax hand in hers"; "gave a limp handshake"; "a limp gesture as if waving away all desire to know" G K Chesterton; "a slack grip"
limp: {s} lacking stiffness, wilted, droopy; lifeless, lacking energy; weak; flexible
limp: If you describe something as limp, you mean that it is soft or weak when it should be firm or strong. A residue can build up on the hair shaft, leaving the hair limp and dull looking. + limply limp·ly Flags and bunting hung limply in the still, warm air
limp: {i} lameness, irregular awkward walk
limp: {f} walk with a limp; move or progress in an awkward manner; move forward slowly and with difficulty
limp: walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day" proceed slowly or with difficulty; "the boat limped into the harbor" not firm; "wilted lettuce
limp: walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"
limp: If a person or animal limps, they walk with difficulty or in an uneven way because one of their legs or feet is hurt. I wasn't badly hurt, but I injured my thigh and had to limp He had to limp off with a leg injury. Limp is also a noun. A stiff knee following surgery forced her to walk with a limp
limp: To call
limp: To walk lamely, as if favouring one leg. Also used figuratively
limp: the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
limp: proceed slowly or with difficulty; "the boat limped into the harbor"
limp: not firm; "wilted lettuce"
limp: To halt; to walk lamely
limp: If someone is limp, their body has no strength and is not moving, for example because they are asleep or unconscious. He carried her limp body into the room and laid her on the bed. not firm or strong