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| 1. | [ verb ] deprive of the use of a limb, esp. a leg | |
| Synonyms: | cripple | |
| Examples: | "The accident has crippled her for life" |
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| Related terms: | maim hamstring cripple | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] disabled in the feet or legs | |
| Synonyms: | crippled game halting halt | |
| Examples: | "a crippled soldier" "a game leg" |
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| Related terms: | unfit | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] (of horses) disabled in the feet or legs | |
| Synonyms: | spavined | |
| Related terms: | unfit | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness | |
| Synonyms: | feeble | |
| Examples: | "a feeble excuse" "a lame argument" |
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| Related terms: | weak | |
| 5. | [ noun ] someone who doesn't understand what is going on | |
| Synonyms: | square | |
| Related terms: | simpleton | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (clothing) a fabric interwoven with threads of metal | |
| Examples: | "she wore a gold lame dress" |
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| Related terms: | fabric | |
| Similar spelling: |
Lamey lam Lammey lane Lamm Layne Lanie Laney Laine LAN Lanoue Lannie lawn Laun Lani Lana Lamy lama Lain |
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