Baggage, especially that of an army; impedimenta.
A disability, especially one affecting the hearing or speech.
A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress.
A sting on the body of a plant or insect.
Something external that elicits or influences a physiological or psychological activity or response, or that affects any of the sensory apparatuses.
An external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon; for example, a spur or incentive that drives a person to take action or change behaviour.