lames

Pronunciation: US [leɪm] UK [leɪm]

n.(Metal) plates, (on the old guard) overlapping metal plates
v.Cripple; limp
adj.Lame
WebLamentations; Jeremias, lamentations; Jer remiya sad songs

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Definitions in English

adj.

1.

a lame animal cannot walk very well because its leg or foot is damaged; used for describing someone who is disabled because their leg or foot is damaged. This word is now considered offensive; used about a foot or leg that is damaged and prevents someone from walking easily

2.

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

3.

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

v.

1.

to make a person or animal lame

Other Forms

comp.lamer

superl.lamest

3sg.lames

Example Sentences

They're a couple of lames trying to groove with the Kids.
Source: J. Wambaugh
Gauntlets were produced with extra lames, or plates, to give additional flexibility..to the hand.
Source: F. Wilkinson
A Germaine..who was lame of halfe his body, and simple.
Source: E. Grimstone

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b - aelms
c - blames
d - camels
e - macles
f - mescal
g - lameds
h - medals
i - measle
m - flames
n - fleams
o - gleams
p - almehs
r - emails
t - mailes
u - samiel
y - lemmas
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