Sekirov Dictionary

encumbrance

/ɪnˈkʌm.bɹəns/

noun 3
verb 1
forms 3

noun3

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Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
- Some consideration was necessary to decide whether or not to leave his rifle there. On the return, carrying the girl and a pack, it would be added encumbrance[…] — 1912
Furniture or other large household item, especially when used or as waste.
The state or condition of being encumbered.

verb1

To apply an encumbrance to (property, etc.).

forms

encumbranced · encumbrancing · encumbrances

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