Dictionary Check: cripple
"cripple" is a valid word!
Scrabble
13
points
Words with Friends
17
points
Definition
noun
someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back
verb
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
Example:
"This measure crippled our efforts"
verb
deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg
Example:
"The accident has crippled her for life"
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