ˈkɹɪpl ˈfiːbəl skwɛə(ɹ) skwɛɚ deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg The accident has crippled her for life disabled in the feet or legs a crippled soldier a game leg pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness a feeble excuse a lame argument a fabric interwoven with threads of metal she wore a gold lame dress someone who doesn't understand what is going on