encumbrance
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/ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/
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/ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/
noun
R
Something that makes it harder for someone to do what they want or move freely.
Carrying all the heavy bags was an encumbrance during the hike.
translation
Something that makes it harder for someone to do what they want or move freely.
Word Forms
Plural
encumbrances