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Definition of Handicap
1. Verb. Injure permanently. "He was disabled in a car accident"
Generic synonyms: Injure, Wound
Specialized synonyms: Hock
Derivative terms: Disablement, Invalid
2. Noun. The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness. "Hearing impairment"
Specialized synonyms: Bandy Leg, Bandyleg, Bow Leg, Bowleg, Genu Varum, Tibia Vara, Anorgasmia, Dysphasia, Disability Of Walking, Astasia, Amputation, Hearing Disorder, Hearing Impairment, Dysomia, Vision Defect, Visual Defect, Visual Disorder, Visual Impairment, Descensus, Prolapse, Prolapsus, Hypesthesia, Hypoesthesia, Genu Valgum, Knock-knee, Tibia Valga, Pigeon Toes, Bandy Legs, Bow Leg, Bow Legs, Disintegration
Generic synonyms: Softness, Unfitness
Derivative terms: Disabled, Disable, Disable
3. Verb. Attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant.
4. Noun. Advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning.
5. Verb. Put at a disadvantage. "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"
Generic synonyms: Disadvantage, Disfavor, Disfavour
Derivative terms: Hamper
6. Noun. Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
Generic synonyms: Difficulty
Specialized synonyms: Albatross, Millstone, Bind, Diriment Impediment, Drag, Obstacle, Obstruction, Straitjacket
Derivative terms: Deter, Deterrent, Hinder, Impede
Definition of Handicap
1. n. An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race to the competitor possessing inferior advantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing superior advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success; as, the handicap was five seconds, or ten pounds, and the like.
2. v. t. To encumber with a handicap in any contest; hence, in general, to place at disadvantage; as, the candidate was heavily handicapped.
Definition of Handicap
1. Noun. 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. ¹
2. Noun. (context: sometimes considered offensive) The disadvantage itself, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people. ¹
3. Noun. A race, for horses or men, or any contest of agility, strength, or skill, in which there is an allowance of time, distance, weight, or other advantage, to equalize the chances of the competitors. ¹
4. Noun. (obsolete card game) An old game at cards. - Pepys ¹
5. Verb. (transitive) To encumber with a handicap in any contest. ¹
6. Verb. (transitive by extension) To place at disadvantage. ¹
7. Verb. To estimate betting odds. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Handicap
1. to hinder [v -CAPPED, -CAPPING, -CAPS] - See also: hinder
Medical Definition of Handicap
1. 1. A physical, mental, or emotional condition that interferes with an individual's normal functioning. 2. Reduction in a person's capacity to fulfill a social role as a consequence of an impairment, inadequate training for the role, or other circumstances. See: disability. 3. An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race to the competitor possessing inferior advantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing superior advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success; as, the handicap was five seconds, or ten pounds, and the like. 4. A race, for horses or men, or any contest of agility, strength, or skill, in which there is an allowance of time, distance, weight, or other advantage, to equalize the chances of the competitors. Origin: From hand in cap; perh. In reference to an old mode of setting a bargain by taking pieces of money from a cap. (06 Mar 2000)
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