the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; reading disability; hearing impairment
[ Syn: disability , disablement , impairment ]
advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
[ Syn: hindrance , hinderance , deterrent , impediment , balk , baulk , check ]
handicap (n.)
injure permanently; He was disabled in a car accident
[ Syn: disable , invalid , incapacitate ]
attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant
put at a disadvantage; The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements