1. (noun)cripple someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back
2. (verb)cripple, stultify deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless "This measure crippled our efforts"; "Their behavior stultified the boss's hard work"
3. (verb)cripple, lame deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg "The accident has crippled her for life"