present participle and gerund of cripple
That cripples or incapacitates
crippling depression
Causing a severe and insurmountable problem; detrimental.
The high cost of capital has a crippling effect on many small firms.
Causing serious injuries, damage, or harm; damaging.
crippling debt
State of being crippled; lameness.
Spars or timbers set up as a support against the side of a building.
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