Canadian English Meaning of handicap
disability
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Definitions and Meaning of handicap in English
handicap (n)
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
handicap (v)
injure permanently
attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant
put at a disadvantage
handicap (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.
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.
An old game at cards.
handicap (v. t.)
To encumber with a handicap in any contest; hence, in general, to place at disadvantage; as, the candidate was heavily handicapped.
FAQs About the word handicap
disability
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness, advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning, somet
Disadvantage,debit,Disability,downside,drawback,Liability,minus,negative,obstacle,shortcoming
advantage,asset,edge,plus,ascendancy,assistance,command,control,drop,Head start
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