Definition of Hopple

1. Verb. Strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison. "Hobble race horses"

Exact synonyms: Hobble
Generic synonyms: Strap
Derivative terms: Hobble

Definition of Hopple

1. v. t. To impede by a hopple; to tie the feet of (a horse or a cow) loosely together; to hamper; to hobble; as, to hopple an unruly or straying horse.

2. n. A fetter for horses, or cattle, when turned out to graze; -- chiefly used in the plural.

Definition of Hopple

1. Noun. A fetter for horses, or cattle, when turned out to graze; -- chiefly used in the plural. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hopple

1. to hobble [v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES] - See also: hobble

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hopple

hopped
hopped-up
hopped up
hopper
hopper crystal
hopperings
hoppers
hoppet
hoppier
hoppiest
hoppiness
hopping mad
hoppings
hoppity
hopple (current term)
hoppled
hopples
hoppling
hoppo
hoppoes
hopportunity
hoppos
hopposite
hoppy
hops
hopsack
hopsacking
hopsackings
hopsacks

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