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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

causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing

Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.

Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.

Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.

Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.

done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way