completely lame
Frequency: 5.54.0 per million words
modifies 'lame' in its physical sense of being unable to walk
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Examples (10)
- After the accident, the dog was completely lame and couldn't walk.
- The old mare became completely lame and had to be retired from racing.
- A sudden injury left him completely lame for several months.
- The bird landed awkwardly and now appears completely lame in one leg.
- Despite his leg being completely lame, he tried his best to move around.
- The vet confirmed that the horse was completely lame and required extensive treatment.
- She watched sadly as the once majestic deer walked completely lame through the forest.
- It was clear from his hesitant steps that he was completely lame.
- The warrior, wounded in battle, was left completely lame and unable to fight.
- The sustained pressure caused his foot to go completely lame.