hamper β to hold back; hinder; impede: A steady rain hampered the progress of the work.
bind β If something binds people together, it makes them feel as if they are all part of the same group or have something in common.
frustrate β to make (plans, efforts, etc.) worthless or of no avail; defeat; nullify: The student's indifference frustrated the teacher's efforts to help him.
hamstring β (in humans and other primates) any of the tendons that bound the ham of the knee.
baffle β If something baffles you, you cannot understand it or explain it.
balk β If you balk at something, you definitely do not want to do it or to let it happen.
baulk β the space, usually 29 inches deep, between the baulk line and the bottom cushion
bar β A bar is a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic drinks.
block β A block of flats or offices is a large building containing them.
chain β A chain consists of metal rings connected together in a line.
cheque β A cheque is a printed form on which you write an amount of money and who it is to be paid to. Your bank then pays the money to that person from your account.
clog β When something clogs a hole or place, it blocks it so that nothing can pass through.
cramp β Cramp is a sudden strong pain caused by a muscle suddenly contracting. You sometimes get cramp in a muscle after you have been making a physical effort over a long period of time.
handicap β a race or other contest in which certain disadvantages or advantages of weight, distance, time, etc., are placed upon competitors to equalize their chances of winning.
hinder β to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
hold up β to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
handcuff β a ring-shaped metal device that can be locked around a person's wrist, usually one of a pair connected by a short chain or linked bar; shackle: The police put handcuffs on the suspect.