ENGLISH: handicap - CREOLE: andikap



Overview of noun handicap



The noun handicap has 3 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)



1. (1) disability, disablement, handicap, impairment -- (the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment")

2. (1) handicap -- (advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning)

3. hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap -- (something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress)



Overview of verb handicap



The verb handicap has 3 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)



1. (1) disable, invalid, incapacitate, handicap -- (injure permanently; "He was disabled in a car accident")

2. handicap -- (attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant)

3. handicap, hinder, hamper -- (put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements")

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