LAME

Lame

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lame

Noun

  1. A lamina.
  2. A set of joined, overlapping metal plates.

Verb

  1. to cause a person or animal to become lame

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To shine.

Adjective

  1. Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.
  2. Moving with pain or difficulty on account of injury, defect or temporary obstruction of a function.
    a lame leg, arm or muscle
  3. Hobbling; limping; inefficient; imperfect.
  4. Unconvincing or unbelievable.
    He had a really lame excuse for missing the birthday party.
  5. Failing to be cool, funny, interesting or relevant.
    He kept telling these extremely lame jokes all night.


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