handicap
Definition
- n. advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
- v. attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant
- v. put at a disadvantage
Word forms
- Past participle
- handicapped
- Present participle
- handicapping
- Past tense
- handicapped
- Third person singular
- handicaps
Example sentences
n.
His lack of experience is a handicap in getting the job.
vt.
The heavy rain handicapped the team's ability to play well.