hinderance

2 definitions found

hinderance - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Hinderance \Hin"der*ance\ n.
     Same as Hindrance.
     [1913 Webster]

hinderance - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  hinderance
      n 1: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action
           or progress [syn: hindrance, hinderance, deterrent,
           impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap]
      2: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome [syn:
         hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventive,
         preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference]
      3: the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding [syn:
         hindrance, hinderance, interference]