hobble

  1. Noun.  Short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.
  2. Noun.  An unsteady, off-balance step.
  3. Verb.  To restrict a horse with hobbles.
  4. Verb.  To walk unevenly.

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