Definition of "crippling"

present participle and gerund of cripple  examples

That cripples or incapacitates  examples

Causing a severe and insurmountable problem; detrimental.  examples

Causing serious injuries, damage, or harm; damaging.  examples

State of being crippled; lameness.  examples

Spars or timbers set up as a support against the side of a building.  examples