1. walked awkwardly because of pain or injury to the leg or foot
Usage: past tense of hobble
2. restricted or hindered the movement or progress of something
Usage: past tense of hobble
3. tied the legs of an animal together to prevent it from moving freely
Usage: past tense of hobble

Examples

• She hobbled to the door on her injured ankle.
• The old man hobbled down the street with his cane.
• Budget cuts hobbled the research project.
• The new regulations hobbled small businesses.
• The rancher hobbled his horses for the night.
• Economic sanctions hobbled the country’s trade.
• He hobbled across the finish line despite his injury.