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hopples

 

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Verb hopple has 1 sense
  1. hopple, hobble - strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the like-sided legs moving in unison; "hobble race horses"
    --1 is one way to strap
    Sample sentence:
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Term: Hopples

Definition:

Noun (plural): A set of straps or ropes used to restrain the hind legs of a horse or other four-legged animal to limit their movement.

Verb (third person present): To restrain or limit the movement of a horse or other four-legged animal by using hopples.

Sense 1:

Noun: A type of harness used in horse racing that connects the horse's front legs to its hind legs to aid in pacing or trotting performance.

Example sentence: The trainer fitted the horse with hopples to improve its pacing during the race.

Sense 2:

Noun: Local slang term for leg restraints used by law enforcement officers to prevent the movement of a suspect.

Example sentence: The police officer quickly applied the hopples to secure the suspect's legs and prevent any escape attempts.

Sense 3:

Noun: A pair of straps or ropes used to help a person with limited mobility maintain balance while walking.

Example sentence: The elderly man relied on his hopples to support his legs and maintain stability while taking short walks.

Sense 4:

Verb: To restrict or hinder someone's movement or progress.

Example sentence: The bureaucratic red tape hopples the efficiency of the government's decision-making process.

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