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How to pronounce “hobble”

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Pronunciation guide for hobble

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of hobble with real speech in context.
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6 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Does Working Hard Really Make You a Good Person?I saw Paul struggling, in an inelegant hobble
Definition summary
(chiefly in the plural) One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.

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How to pronounce hobble

Does Working Hard Really Make You a Good Person?

I saw Paul struggling, in an inelegant hobble

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “hobble”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (chiefly in the plural) One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.
  • An unsteady, off-balance step.
  • (archaic, informal) A difficult situation; a scrape.
  • (dialect, UK and Newfoundland) An odd job; a piece of casual work.
  • [Verb]
  • To fetter by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with hobbles.
  • To walk lame, or unevenly.
  • (figurative) To move or proceed roughly or irregularly.
  • To disable; to impede.

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