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Meaning
Noun
●
One of the
short
straps
tied
between the
legs
of
unfenced
horses
,
allowing
them to
wander
short
distances
but
preventing
them from
running
off.
●
An
unsteady
, off-balance step.
●
A
difficult situation
; a scrape.
●
In British English & Newfoundland English:
An
odd job
; a
piece
of
casual
work.
Verb
●
To
fetter
by
tying
the
legs
; to
restrict
(a
horse
) with hobbles.
●
In Gaits:
To
walk
lame
, or unevenly.
●
To
move
roughly
or irregularly.
●
To
perplex
; to embarrass.
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Rhymes
Coble
Gobble
Nobble
Cobble
Wobble
Bobble
Hobble
Knobble
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Squabble
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