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Synonyms for gimp


Grammar : Adj, noun, verb
Spell : gimp
Phonetic Transcription : gɪmp

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Définition of gimp

Origin :
  • 1925, "a crippled leg," also "a crippled person," perhaps by association with limp, or a corruption of gammy (see game (adj.)).
  • As in lame : adj unable to walk properly
  • As in crippled : adj disabled
  • As in limp : noun faltering walk
  • As in lanyard : noun rope
  • As in limp : verb walk with faltering step
  • As in maim : verb cripple, put out of action
  • As in hobble : verb cripple, restrict
Example sentences :
  • "She hasn't any of Josie's gimp," was old Cyrus's unspoken fault.
  • Extract from : « Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1905 to 1906 » by Lucy Maud Montgomery
  • For a moment I toyed with the idea of being honest with the Gimp.
  • Extract from : « The Big Fix » by George Oliver Smith
  • But then it did indeed occur to me that maybe I could make use of the Gimp.
  • Extract from : « The Big Fix » by George Oliver Smith
  • It'll want a piece of binding, or gimp, tacked around the edges.
  • Extract from : « The Squirrel Inn » by Frank R. Stockton
  • "Peculiar about Charlie," Gimp answered, looking awed and puzzled.
  • Extract from : « The Planet Strappers » by Raymond Zinke Gallun
  • Gimp waved them off angrily, but they valeted for him, anyhow.
  • Extract from : « The Planet Strappers » by Raymond Zinke Gallun
  • "I'll check your ionic setting for you, Two-and-Two," Gimp answered him.
  • Extract from : « The Planet Strappers » by Raymond Zinke Gallun
  • The earnings didn't change Nelsen's life much, nor Gimp's, nor Ramos'.
  • Extract from : « The Planet Strappers » by Raymond Zinke Gallun
  • Gimp and Frank got permission to pass the lock after about fifteen minutes.
  • Extract from : « The Planet Strappers » by Raymond Zinke Gallun
  • Ramos' and Gimp's drums were loaded into the job scout's rocket.
  • Extract from : « The Planet Strappers » by Raymond Zinke Gallun

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