hopple

/ˈhɑpəl/
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Other forms: hoppled; hopples; hoppling

Definitions 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
    synonyms: hobble
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    type of:
    strap
    tie with a strap
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