CEFR C1

limper

noun

Meaning

A person or animal that walks with difficulty, typically because of an injured or stiff leg or foot.

Examples

  • The limper leaned heavily on his cane as he navigated the icy sidewalk.
  • A stray dog, clearly a limper, waited patiently near the butcher shop for scraps.

Synonyms: lame person, hobbler, invalid