Encumbrance
//ɪnˈkʌm.bɹəns//
"Encumbrance" in a Sentence (3 examples)
Since the temperature has warmed, my coat has become an encumbrance.
Tom thought an umbrella would be a needless encumbrance, which is why he's now soaking wet.
Some consideration was necessary to decide whether or not to leave his rifle there. On the return, carrying the girl and a pack, it would be added encumbrance[…]
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