Meaning of handicap

Definition of handicap

(noun) the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment"
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
(verb) injure permanently; "He was disabled in a car accident"
attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant
put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"

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