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Definition of handicapped - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
collectiveDated US people with disabilities considered as a groupDated US
- The city improved services for the handicapped.
2.
individualDated US person with a physical or mental disabilityDated US
- The handicapped need accessible facilities.
Adjective
1.
disabilityDated US limited by an impediment or disadvantageDated US
- He felt handicapped by his lack of experience.
2.
competitionRare assigned a handicap in a competitionRare
- The handicapped horse started the race with extra weight.
Expressions with handicapped
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official document allowing disabled parking
She displayed her handicapped permit on the dashboard.
having two or more disabilities or impairments
The school has a program for multi-handicapped students.
person whose body or mind restricts ordinary daily tasks
The ramp made the library easier for a handicapped person to enter.
sign indicating reserved facility for disabled people
The handicapped sign was clearly visible in the parking lot.
parking spot reserved for disabled people
He parked in the handicapped space without a permit.
having a brain condition impairing thinking or body control
She works with mentally handicapped children.
having a physical condition that limits movement
The school has facilities for physically handicapped students.
having impaired vision or blindness
The visually handicapped student received special accommodations at school..
having official permission for special parking
The car was parked in a registered handicapped spot.
Origin of handicapped
Middle English, hand (hand) + cap (cap)
Terms with handicapped included in their meaning
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blindfolded attempt
try to place something accurately while blindfolded or handicapped
horse racing
handicapped based on age and other factors
Examples of handicapped in a sentence
Access ramps were installed for the handicapped. The park has special paths for the handicapped. Support for the handicapped is crucial in education. The handicapped entrance was clearly marked. She felt handicapped by her fear of public speaking. The handicapped golfer received a stroke advantage.
In the tournament, handicapped players had adjusted scores.
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- French:personnes handicapées, désavantagé, ...
- German:Menschen mit Behinderungen, benachteiligt, ...
- Italian:disabili, svantaggiato, ...
- Spanish:discapacitados, impedido, ...
- Portuguese:portadores de deficiência, incapacitado, ...
- Chinese:残疾人, 残疾的, ...
- Japanese:障害者, 障害のある, ...
- Arabic:ذَوُو الإِعاقَة, ذو إعاقة, ...
- Hebrew:אֲנָשִׁים עִם מוּגְבָּלוּיוֹת, מוּגְבָּל, ...
- Russian:инвалиды, инвалидный, ...
- Ukrainian:люди з інвалідністю, обмежений, ...
- Hindi:विकलांग, अक्षम, ...
Definition of handicap - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
competitiondisadvantage in a competition to equalize chances
- The horse race was a handicap to level the field.
2.
conditionDated physical or mental disabilityDated
- Accessibility is crucial for people with a handicap..
Verb
1.
sportsgive someone a disadvantage to make competition fair
- The race was handicapped to give everyone a fair chance.
2.
obstaclecreate a disadvantage for someone or something
- The injury handicapped the athlete in the competition.
3.
bettingTECH. UK estimate betting odds for a contestTECH. UK
- He handicapped the horse race before placing his bets.
Expressions with handicap
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extra weight added to make a competition more fair
The horse carried a weight handicap in the race.
bet on weaker competitor given a head start
He placed a handicap bet on the underdog team.
reduced mental capacity affecting daily functioning
His mental handicap made learning new tasks challenging.
condition limiting physical abilities or functions
He overcame his physical handicap to become a successful athlete.
problem with seeing things clearly
She uses glasses due to her visual handicap.
Origin of handicap
Old French, handecap (a game of chance)
Examples of handicap in a sentence
A handicap was applied to the chess match to balance skills. He was born with a handicap. Her handicap didn't stop her from succeeding. The tournament was handicapped to level the playing field. They handicapped the match to ensure a balanced competition. The new rules handicapped smaller businesses.
Her lack of experience handicapped her job prospects. She handicapped the football game with surprising accuracy. They handicapped the tournament to predict the winner.
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- French:handicap, handicaper, ...
- German:Handicap, handicapen, ...
- Italian:handicap, handicapare, ...
- Spanish:desventaja, compensar, ...
- Portuguese:handicap, equilibrar, ...
- Chinese:障碍, 设定让步, ...
- Japanese:ハンデ戦, ハンディキャップを付ける, ...
- Arabic:عائِق, أَعَاقَ, ...
- Hebrew:חִיסָּרוֹן, לָתֵת פּוֹר, ...
- Russian:гандикап, давать гандикап, ...
- Ukrainian:гандикап, згандикапувати, ...
- Hindi:हैंडीकैप, हैंडीकैप देना, ...
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