The meaning of LAME is unable or only partially able to use a body part and especially a limb.

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 added …

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.

1. 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. 2. Marked by pain or rigidness: a lame …

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

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

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 lame excuse. …