handicap
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handicap englanniksi
Something that prevents, hampers, or hinders.
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An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
(quote-journal)
The disadvantage itself, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people.
A race or similar contest in which there is an allowance of time, distance, weight, or other advantage, to equalize the chances of the competitors.
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(syn of)
To encumber with a handicap in any contest.
To place at disadvantage.
To estimate betting odds.
(l), disadvantage
(l), measure of ability
handicap (gloss)
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(l) (disability; horserace)