To restrain or impede; to hamper.
To shackle or bind up with fetters.
A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural).
Anything that restricts or restrains.
To keep delaying; to continue to hinder; to prevent from progressing.
To put off; to postpone.
To decelerate; to slow down.
Retardation; delay.
A slowing down of the tempo; a ritardando.
A person or being who is extremely stupid or slow to learn.