Definition of
lame has definitions from the field of clothing
1
[ verb ] deprive of the use of a limb, esp. a leg

Synonyms

cripple

Examples

"The accident has crippled her for life"

Related terms

maim hamstring cripple

2
[ adjective ] disabled in the feet or legs

Synonyms

crippled game halting halt

Examples

"a crippled soldier" "a game leg"

Related terms

unfit

3
[ adjective ] (of horses) disabled in the feet or legs

Synonyms

spavined

Related terms

unfit

4
[ adjective ] pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

Synonyms

feeble

Examples

"a feeble excuse" "a lame argument"

Related terms

weak

5
[ noun ] someone who doesn't understand what is going on

Synonyms

square

Related terms

simpleton

6
[ noun ] (clothing) a fabric interwoven with threads of metal

Examples

"she wore a gold lame dress"

Related terms

fabric

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Rhymes with

blame claim flame aflame acclaim reclaim inflame declaim exclaim proclaim disclaim counterclaim

Phonetic and Homophones

L EY1 M

Similar Spelling

Lamey lam Lammey lane Lamm Layne Lanie Laney Laine LAN Lanoue Lannie lawn Laun Lani Lana Lamy lama Lain

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