Lame | Mean of lame in English Dictionary

/ˈleɪm/

• having an injured leg or foot that makes walking difficult or painful
1. a lame horse
2. The horse had gone lame, and it grew lamer.
3. The accident left him lame for life.
• not strong, good, or effective
1. He offered a lame apology/defense/excuse for his actions.
2. That joke was lame.
• not smart or impressive
1. She's nice, but her boyfriend is really lame.

• people who are lame
1. providing care for the sick and the lame
• Noun
• shiny cloth that contains silver or gold threads