hindrance
11hindrance — [[t]hɪ̱ndrəns[/t]] hindrances 1) N COUNT: oft N to n A hindrance is a person or thing that makes it more difficult for you to do something. The higher rates have been a hindrance to economic recovery... You would be more of a hindrance than a… …
12hindrance — noun 1 (C) something or someone that makes it difficult for you to do something successfully: be a hindrance to: Lack of funding was a serious hindrance to the progress of our research. | be more of a hindrance than a help (=try to help but cause …
13hindrance — UK [ˈhɪndrəns] / US noun [countable] Word forms hindrance : singular hindrance plural hindrances something that delays or prevents progress • without (let or) hindrance formal without being prevented from doing what you want to do …
14hindrance — noun a) Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else. High heeled shoes may be fashionable, but they can also be a hindrance to walking. b) The state or act of hindering something Your hindrance of… …
15hindrance — n. a hindrance to * * * [ hɪndrəns] a hindrance to …
16hindrance — See handicap. See handicap, hindrance …
17hindrance — hin|drance [ hındrəns ] noun count something that delays or prevents progress without (let or) hindrance FORMAL without being prevented from doing what you want to do …
18hindrance — noun bad weather was the primary hindrance to our rescue efforts Syn: impediment, obstacle, barrier, bar, obstruction, handicap, block, hurdle, restraint, restriction, limitation, encumbrance, interference; complication, delay, drawback, setback …
19hindrance — kliūtis statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. hindrance; obstacle vok. Hindernis, n rus. препятствие, n pranc. obstacle, m …
20hindrance — noun Date: 1526 1. the state of being hindered 2. impediment 3. the action of hindering …
