lame

Universal Words adjective 1 (of people or animals) unable to walk well because of an injury to the leg or foot: My horse had gone lame. 2 (of an excuse, explanation, etc.) weak and difficult to believe: Stephen made some lame excuse. lameness noun [U]: The disease has left her with permanent lameness. noun [U] a fabric into which gold or silver thread has been woven: a silver lame evening gown