encumbrance
Something that encumbersSomething that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
» Since the temperature has warmed, my coat has become an encumbrance.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
Belastung, dingliche Belastung
(countable, uncountable)The state or condition of being encumbered.
(countable, uncountable)Furniture or other large household item, especially when used or as waste.
- a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
- an onerous or difficult concern
- any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Examples
2 sentencesSince the temperature has warmed, my coat has become an encumbrance.
Tom thought an umbrella would be a needless encumbrance, which is why he's now soaking wet.
deTom hielt einen Regenschirm für unnötigen Ballast und ist deswegen jetzt klatschnass.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English encombraunce, from Old French encombrance, from encombrer.From Middle English encombraunce, from Old French encombrance, from encombrer.
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Forms
plural: encumbrancesSynonyms
11 synonyms- a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage):incumbrance
- an onerous or difficult concern:burdenloadincumbranceonus
- any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome:hindrancehinderancehitchpreventivepreventativeincumbranceinterference
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable