Complete Definition of "limp"

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Pronunciation
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:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪmp|-ɪmp

Noun
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#An irregular, jerky or awkward gait
#A scraper for removing poor ore or refuse from the sieve

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trans-top|An irregular, jerky or awkward gait
Finnish: ontuminen, nilkutus
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trans-top|A scraper for removing poor ore or refuse from the sieve
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Verb
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  1. intransitive To walk lamely, as if favouring one leg. Also used figuratively.
  2. context|poker slang|intransitive To call.

Translations
trans-top|To walk lamely, as if favouring one leg
Finnish: ontua, nilkuttaa
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Adjective
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#Flaccid; flabby, as flesh.
#Lacking stiffness; flimsy; as, a limp cravat.

Translations
trans-top|Flaccid; flabby
Finnish: veltto
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trans-top|Lacking stiffness; flimsy
Finnish: veltto, hervoton
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