limp
verb
\ ˈlimp
\
\
limped;
limping;
limps
Definition of limp
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: to walk lamely
especially
: to walk favoring one leg
The injured player limped off the field.
b
: to go unsteadily : falter
the conversation limped for some time— Henry Green
2
: to proceed slowly or with difficulty
the ship limped back to port