Lamé (/ lɑːˈmeɪ / lah-MAY; French: [lame]) is a type of fabric woven or knit [1] with threads made of metallic fiber wrapped around natural or synthetic fibers like silk, nylon, or spandex for …

: to impair physically so that getting around can only be done with pain or difficulty. Note: Lame was formerly common as a descriptor of any person or animal lacking full use of a part of the …

Lame definition: physically disabled, especially in the foot or leg so as to limp or walk with difficulty.. See examples of LAME used in a sentence.

Disabled so that movement, especially walking, is difficult or impossible: Lame from the accident, he walked with a cane. A lame wing kept the bird from flying.

lame adjective [-er/-est only] (NOT SATISFACTORY) (esp. of an excuse or argument) weak and not deserving to be believed:

If someone is lame, they are unable to walk properly because of damage to one or both of their legs.

Definition of lame adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Jul 14, 2025 · Lame fabric is made from synthetic fibers and metallic threads. This gives it a shiny, reflective surface. It's durable and wrinkle-resistant, but does not breathe well. It's less …

lame1 /leɪm/ adj., lam•er, lam•est, v., lamed, lam•ing. crippled or physically disabled, esp. in the foot or leg so as to cause limping. being stiff and sore: a lame arm from tennis. inadequate: a …

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