hirpling
/ˈhɜrplɪŋ/
verb
- To walk with a limp or in a halting, unsteady manner, often due to injury or stiffness.
- The old dog was hirpling across the yard, favoring its sore paw.
- After twisting his ankle on the trail, he spent the rest of the hike hirpling back to the car.
- She was hirpling along the sidewalk after her long run, her legs aching.
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noun
- A limping or halting way of walking.
- With a slight hirpling, the soldier made his way across the parade ground.
- His hirpling was noticeable after he got out of the cramped airplane seat.
- The horse's hirpling worried the rider, so she called the vet.