The meaning of LAME is unable or only partially able to use a body part and especially a limb. How to use lame in a sentence. Usage of Lame: Usage Guide

LAME definition: 1. (especially of animals) not able to walk correctly because of physical injury to or weakness in…. Learn more.

A lame person or animal cannot walk properly because an injury or illness has damaged one of their legs. She was lame in one leg.

Lame is probably most often used to mean generally weak or pathetic — but many people consider this usage to be offensive as well. Definitions of lame adjective

With specifying phrase (chiefly with in or of, as in lame in the leg, lame of back, etc.). Experiencing physical weakness, pain, limited movement, etc., in a specified part of the body (now chiefly the leg or foot); having limited function in a particular physical faculty.

What does the noun lame mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun lame , two of which are labelled obsolete, and one of which is considered offensive. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

If you describe something, for example an excuse, argument, or remark, as lame, you mean that it is poor or weak. He mumbled some lame excuse about having gone to sleep. All our theories sound pretty lame.

LAME meaning: 1 : having an injured leg or foot that makes walking difficult or painful; 2 : not strong, good, or effective weak

Definition of lame adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

LAME definition: 1. A lame excuse or explanation is one that you cannot believe: 2. A lame animal or person cannot…. Learn more.