hobble

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈhɒbəl/

Noun

in-plural archaic informal Newfoundland UK dialectal

(chiefly in the plural) 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.

Japanese Meaning

馬などに結ばれ、短い距離を歩くことはできても逃げ出さないようにするための、足と足の間に取り付ける短い帯・紐 / ふらついた、ぎこちない歩み、不安定な歩行

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Google Translation / DeepL Translation

馬を放す前に、馬の脚の間に結んだ短い紐がしっかりしているかを確認し、草を食べられても逃げ出せないようにした。

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Sense（1）

(chiefly in the plural) One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.

Sense（2）

An unsteady, off-balance step.

Sense（3）

(archaic, informal) A difficult situation; a scrape.

"Well, it's a bargain," replied the groom, promptly; "I don't like to see a gentleman caught in a hobble, if I can help him out of it. […]

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Sense（4）

(dialect, UK and Newfoundland) An odd job; a piece of casual work.

hobbles

（ plural ）

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