belemmering — meaning in English
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English meaning
- drag verb To pull something heavy along a surface, often with effort.
- impediment noun Something that blocks or slows progress.
- obstacle noun Something that blocks progress or makes it harder to move forward, whether physical or figurative.
- obstruction noun Something that blocks a path, passage, or process.
Senses
belemmering is used for these senses in English:
- drag (countable, slang) Someone or something that is annoying or frustrating, or disappointing; an obstacle to progress or enjoyment.
- impediment A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress; impedance.
- obstacle Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
- obstruction The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.
drag — full definition
- verb To pull something heavy along a surface, often with effort.
- noun A resisting force that slows down something moving through air or liquid.
- noun Something tedious or annoying.
- noun Elaborate, exaggerated clothing of the opposite gender worn for performance, especially by drag queens and kings.
- verb To insult or criticize someone sharply, often publicly (informal).
impediment — full definition
- noun Something that blocks or slows progress.
- noun A condition that affects speech or hearing.