Something that prevents, hampers, or hinders.
An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
The disadvantage itself, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people.
A race or similar contest in which there is an allowance of time, distance, weight, or other advantage, to equalize the chances of the competitors.
To estimate betting odds.
To encumber with a handicap in any contest.
To place at disadvantage.
Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.
Action given to provide assistance; aid.
Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer.
A study aid.
One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.
Correction of deficits, as by psychological counseling or medication or social support or remedial training.
To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.
To provide assistance.
To avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive contexts with can.
To do something on the behalf of someone.
To provide assistance to (someone or something).
To contribute in some way to.
A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance