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Crippled

Definition

(adj) Severely disabled, especially unable to walk properly

Examples

He gently took care of his crippled dog.
  • The crippled ramp kept everyone waiting outside.

  • My uncle's crippled from the old factory accident.

  • We pushed the chair around the station, because the broken wheel made it a crippled mess.

  • After the crash, her left leg was crippled, so she quit soccer for good.

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Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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