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Word: Cumber
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English (in the sense ‘overthrow, destroy’): probably from encumber
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkʌmbə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
hamper or hinder
Short Definition:hamper or hinder
Examples:- they were cumbered with greatcoats and swords
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