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Rarehobbles
The correct spelling is hobbles.
How to pronounce hobbles
noun
Say it like: Hob-ble-s
The correct spelling is hobbles. (chiefly in the plural) One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.(chiefly in the plural) One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.
- 2.An unsteady, off-balance step.
- 3.A difficult situation; a scrape.
- 4.An odd job; a piece of casual work.
verb
- 1.To fetter by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with hobbles.
- 2.To walk lame, or unevenly.
- 3.To move roughly or irregularly.
- 4.To perplex; to embarrass.
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