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Lame

adjective

/leɪm/

Meaning

unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing

The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.

disabled, crippled, limping, hobbling

agile, nimble, healthy, able-bodied

lame excuse, lame duck, lame horse, go lame

personal; confidential; not public; individual

acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law

Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.

honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit

Having a strong, unpleasantly sharp taste or smell.

Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.