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handicap

UK
/ˈhændɪkæp/
US
/ˈhændɪkæp/

Translations

handicapnoun
handicaps
pl
UK
/ˈhændɪkæp/
US
/ˈhændɪkæp/
In golf, a handicap is used to level the playing field between players of different skill levels.
В гольфе гандикап используется для уравнивания шансов между игроками разного уровня мастерства.
He overcame his handicap to become a successful athlete.
Он преодолел свою инвалидность, чтобы стать успешным спортсменом.
The heavy rain was a handicap to the construction work.
Сильный дождь был помехой для строительных работ.
Additional translations
невыгодное положение
препятствие
Synonyms
limitation
obstacle
setback
disability
impairment
drawback
hindrance
handicapverb
handicapped
Past Simple
handicapped
Past Participle
handicapping
Gerund
UK
/ˈhændɪkæp/
US
/ˈhændiˌkæp/
The heavy rain will handicap the runners in the marathon.
Сильный дождь будет затруднять бегунов в марафоне.
Additional translations
ставить в невыгодное положение
ограничивать
Synonyms
restrict
diminish
obstruct
hinder
impair
handicapadjective
UK
/ˈhændɪkæp/
US
/ˈhændiˌkæp/
Attributive use in phrases such as "handicap parking" or "handicap ramp".
Synonyms
disabled
impaired
disadvantaged
challenged
differently-abled
limited
infirm
incapacitated

Definitions

handicapnoun
A circumstance that makes progress or success difficult.
The lack of funding was a major handicap for the research project.
A condition that markedly restricts a person's ability to function physically, mentally, or socially.
Despite his handicap, he competed in the marathon and finished the race.
A disadvantage imposed on a superior competitor in order to make the chances more equal.
The horse was given a weight handicap to level the playing field in the race.
A contest in which certain disadvantages or advantages are placed on competitors to equalize their chances of winning.
The golf tournament was played as a handicap to ensure all players had a fair chance.
In golf, a numerical measure of a player's potential playing ability that is used to adjust scores so competitors of differing skills can play on an equal footing.
Her handicap dropped to 12 after several weeks of intensive training.
handicapverb
To place at a disadvantage or to impede progress.
The injury handicapped the athlete, preventing him from competing in the race.
To assign a disadvantage or advantage to a competitor to equalize chances of winning.
The golf tournament handicapped the players based on their previous scores to ensure a fair competition.
handicapadjective
Designated for use by, or relating to, people with disabilities; accessible.
He parked in a handicap spot near the entrance.
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