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Definition lame in American English

lame adjective

adjective
/leɪm/
1

a lame animal cannot walk very well because its leg or foot is damaged

Example

Her horse had gone lame.

Synonyms and related words
the injured wounded hurt
1.1

used for describing someone who is disabled because their leg or foot is damaged. This word is now considered offensive.

Synonyms and related words
accessible ataxia the blind
1.2

used about a foot or leg that is damaged and prevents someone from walking easily

Synonyms and related words
the injured wounded hurt
2

a lame excuse, explanation, etc. is difficult to believe because it seems so unlikely

Example

It sounds like a lame excuse, but I never seem to have time to visit.

Synonyms and related words
apparently supposed alleged
3

done without much effort in a way that seems as though you are not trying very hard

Example

Saturday's game was a lame performance.

Definition lame in American English