encumbrance
/ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/noun
उच्चारण इन्कम्ब्रन्स
बाधा, बोझ, भार
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[C] ~ (to sb/sth) formal
a person or thing that prevents somebody from moving easily or from doing what they want
बाधा, बोझ, भार
- The heavy bags were an encumbrance on the trek.
- Too much luggage becomes an encumbrance when you travel by a crowded train.
- An umbrella is an encumbrance when you are carrying heavy shopping.
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- His old fears were an encumbrance that slowed his progress.
- The long skirt proved an encumbrance during the race.
Synonyms burden hindrance impediment obstacle handicap
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[C] law
a debt or claim on a property
(संपत्ति पर) ऋण-भार
- The house is free of all encumbrances.
- The bank refused the loan because the land carried an encumbrance from an older debt.
- Check that the flat has no legal encumbrance before you buy it.
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- A loan on the shop is an encumbrance on the property.
- The lawyer found two encumbrances on the plot of land.
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en·cum·brance
With -brance (not 'encumberance'; the e of encumber is dropped).
अंत में -brance ('encumberance' गलत है; encumber का e हट जाता है)।
?Which word?
Keep the obstacle words together: encumbrance, impediment, hindrance, obstacle, millstone (a heavy burden).
बाधा के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: encumbrance, impediment, hindrance, obstacle, millstone (भारी बोझ)।
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General knowledge
Legal: an encumbrance certificate shows whether a property is free of debts and legal claims; it is needed when buying land.
कानून में encumbrance certificate बताता है कि संपत्ति ऋण और कानूनी दावों से मुक्त है या नहीं; ज़मीन खरीदते समय इसकी ज़रूरत होती है।