This is the 9073rd most frequent Turkish word.
topal
Lame; crippled.
In this sentence, 'topal' is used as an adjective to describe a physical disability or impairment in walking. It's often used in the context of someone who has difficulty walking due to an injury or condition.
Adam bir kaza nedeniyle topal oldu.
The man became crippled due to an accident.
Here, 'Topal' is used as a nickname or identifier, often in traditional contexts, to describe someone with a noticeable limp or walking difficulty.
Bu köyde Topal Mehmet olarak biliniyor.
He is known as 'Lame Mehmet' in this village.
In this context, 'topal' is metaphorically describing an object as being unsteady or wobbly, transferring the idea of instability from a being to an inanimate object.