limp

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Singular
limp

Plural
limps

limp (plural limps)

  1. An irregular, jerky or awkward gait
  2. A scraper for removing poor ore or refuse from the sieve

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Infinitive
to limp

Third person singular
limps

Simple past
limped

Past participle
limped

Present participle
limping

to limp (third-person singular simple present limps, present participle limping, simple past and past participle limped)

  1. (intransitive) To walk lamely, as if favouring one leg. Also used figuratively.
  2. (poker slang, intransitive) To call.

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limp (comparative limper, superlative limpest)

  1. flaccid; flabby, as flesh.
  2. lacking stiffness; flimsy; as, a limp cravat.

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  • Anagrams of ilmp
  • plim