1.someone who doesn't understand what is going on
2.a fabric interwoven with threads of metal;
she wore a gold lame dress
3.pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness;
a feeble excuse
4.(of horses) disabled in the feet or legs
5.disabled in the feet or legs;
a crippled soldier
1.deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg;
The accident has crippled her for life