encumbrance
Collocations
2ADJ.
needless
VERB + ENCUMBRANCE
added, become
Definitions
noun
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[…]
Alternative spelling of incumbrance (“in law: interest attached to a title; dependent”).
The state or condition of being encumbered.
verb
To apply an encumbrance to (property, etc.).
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
- hindrance
- hinderance
- hitch
- preventive
- preventative
- incumbrance
- interference
noun — an onerous or difficult concern
noun — a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
3Some 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[…]
WiktionarySince the temperature has warmed, my coat has become an encumbrance.
Tatoeba · #2415711Tom thought an umbrella would be a needless encumbrance, which is why he's now soaking wet.
Tatoeba · #10119773