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lame

Definition

  • noun: shiny cloth that contains silver or gold threads
  • noun: a brocaded clothing fabric made from any of various fibers combined with tinsel filling threads
  • verb: to make lame
  • adjective: having an injured leg or foot that makes walking difficult or painful
  • adjective: having a body part and especially a limb so disabled as to impair freedom of movement
  • synonyms: cripple, crippled, limping

Examples

  • The President was a 'lame duck' during the end of his second term.

  • He offered a 'lame' apology/defense/excuse for his actions.

  • She's nice, but her boyfriend is really 'lame'.

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