LIMP
/lɪmp/
4-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of LIMP
noun
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An irregular, jerky or awkward gait.
"She walks with a limp."
- A scraper for removing poor ore or refuse from the sieve.
verb
- To walk lamely, as if favouring one leg.
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(of a vehicle) To travel with a malfunctioning system of propulsion.
"The bomber limped home on one engine."
noun
- A scraper of board or sheet-iron shaped like half the head of a small cask, used for scraping the ore off the sieve in the operation of hand-jigging.
verb
- To be inadequate or unsatisfactory.
adjective
- Flaccid; flabby, like flesh.
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Lacking stiffness; flimsy
"a limp rope"
verb
- To happen; befall; chance.
- To come upon; meet.
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About the word LIMP
Is "LIMP" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "LIMP" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "LIMP" worth?
In Scrabble, "LIMP" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "LIMP" mean?
An irregular, jerky or awkward gait.
Does "LIMP" have any anagrams?
No, "LIMP" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.