HyperDic: lameness

English > 2 senses of the word lameness:
NOUNstatelameness, limping, gimp, gimpiness, gameness, claudicationdisability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
statelamenessan imperfection or defectiveness
English > lameness: 2 senses > noun 1, state
Meaningdisability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet.
Synonymslimping, gimp, gimpiness, gameness, claudication
Narrowerintermittent claudicationlameness due to pain in leg muscles because the blood supply is inadequate
Broaderdisability of walkingA disability that interferes with or prevents walking
Spanishclaudicación, cojera, gimp
Catalanclaudicació, gimp
Adjectiveslamedisabled in the feet or legs
English > lameness: 2 senses > noun 2, state
MeaningAn imperfection or defectiveness.
Example"a stylist noted for the lameness of his plots"
Broaderdefectiveness, faultinessThe state of being defective
Spanishtara
Adjectiveslamepathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

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