LIMP
/lɪmp/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of LIMP
An irregular, jerky or awkward gait.
"She walks with a limp."
A scraper for removing poor ore or refuse from the sieve.
To walk lamely, as if favouring one leg.
(of a vehicle) To travel with a malfunctioning system of propulsion.
"The bomber limped home on one engine."
To move or proceed irregularly.
"The business limped through the recession"
A scraper of board or sheet-iron shaped like half the head of a small cask, used for scraping the ore off the sieve in the operation of hand-jigging.
To be inadequate or unsatisfactory.
Flaccid; flabby, like flesh.
Examples of LIMP in a Sentence
- "She walks with a limp."
- "The bomber limped home on one engine."
- "The business limped through the recession"
- "a limp rope"
Word Details
Is LIMP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LIMP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LIMP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LIMP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | i | m | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LIMP
9 words from the letters in LIMP
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LIMP in Word Games
LIMP is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LIMP is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LIMP to find 9 additional valid words.