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tasoitus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • handicap noun A physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
  • trim verb To cut away excess from something to neaten it.

Senses

tasoitus is used for these senses in English:

  • handicap (sports) An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
  • trim (countable) A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.

handicap — full definition

  1. noun A physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
  2. noun Something that makes success harder; a disadvantage.
  3. noun In sport, an adjustment (extra weight, time, or strokes) given to weaker competitors to even out a contest.
  4. verb To put someone or something at a disadvantage.

trim — full definition

  1. verb To cut away excess from something to neaten it.
  2. verb To decorate, especially around the edges.
  3. noun A minor haircut that tidies up existing length.
  4. noun Decorative material along an edge, or the level of features and finishes on a vehicle.
  5. adj Slim and fit in appearance.

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