entrave — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bond noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
- hindrance noun Something that gets in the way or slows progress; an obstacle.
- hobble verb To walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain.
- impediment noun Something that blocks or slows progress.
- shackle verb To restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.
Senses
entrave is used for these senses in English:
- fetter A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural).
- fetter (figurative) Anything that restricts or restrains.
- hindrance Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.
- hobble (mostly, in the plural) One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.
- impediment A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress; impedance.
- shackle (figurative, usually, in the plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.
bond — full definition
- noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
- noun An emotional connection or tie between people.
- noun A binding legal agreement, or a sum of money paid as a guarantee.
- verb To form a close connection with someone, or to join two things firmly together.