Encumber word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "encumber" word

[verb] hold back

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\En*cum"ber\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Encumbered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Encumbering}.] [F. encombrer; pref. en- (L. in) + OF. combrer to hinder. See {Cumber}, and cf. {Incumber}.] [Written also {incumber}.] 1. To impede the motion or action of, as with a burden; to retard with something superfluous; to weigh down; to obstruct or embarrass; as, his movements were encumbered by his mantle; his mind is encumbered with useless learning. Not encumbered with any notable inconvenience. --Hooker. 2. To load with debts, or other legal claims; as, to encumber an estate with mortgages. Syn: To load; clog; oppress; overload; embarrass; perplex; hinder; retard; obstruct; check; block.

Synonyms for encumber

constrain, cumber, restrain

Related terms: attach, burthen, charge, complicate, conjoin, cramp, ensnarl, entrap, entwine, freight, hobble, join with, lame, load, lumber, plus, press down, slap on, tax, trammel, weigh heavy on, weight

The fun area, different aproach to word »encumber«

Let's analyse "encumber" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 37.5% of vowels is 1.1% less then average English word. Written in backwards: REBMUCNE. Average typing speed for these characters is 2090 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: . -. -.-. ..- -- -... . .-.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: encumber: 5 + 3 + 5 = 13, reduced: 4 . and the final result is Four.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: encumber: 5 + 5 + 3 + 3 + 4 + 2 + 5 + 9 = 36, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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