encumbrances

UK
/ɪnˈkʌmbrənsɪz/
US
/ɪnˈkʌmbərənsɪz/

Translations

encumbrancenoun

encumbrances

pl

encumbrances
pl
UK
/ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/
US
/ɪnˈkʌmbərəns/
Carrying the heavy backpack was an encumbrance during the hike.
Ношение тяжелого рюкзака было обузой во время похода.
His lack of experience was an encumbrance to his career advancement.
Его недостаток опыта был помехой для продвижения по карьерной лестнице.
The property was sold without any encumbrance.
Недвижимость была продана без какого-либо обременения.

Definitions

encumbrancenoun
A burden or impediment.
The heavy backpack was an encumbrance during the long hike.
A claim or lien on property, such as a mortgage.
The house was difficult to sell because it had an encumbrance on it.
A dependent person, especially a child, who is regarded as a burden.
He considered his younger siblings an encumbrance when he wanted to travel.
The state of being encumbered; hindrance or obstruction in general.
The encumbrance of excessive bureaucracy hampered the new venture.