handicap meaning in Tamil

Tamil words for handicap

disadvantage, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people

ஊனம் ūṉam

English meaning of handicap

1. noun Something that prevents, hampers, or hinders.
2. noun An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
3. noun An individual's physical or mental disadvantage or disability.
4. noun A race or similar contest in which there is an allowance of time, distance, weight, or other advantage, to equalize the chances of the competitors.

Full definition of handicap

handicap in a sentence

• Age is often a handicap.
• The older boy won, even though his opponent had been granted a handicap of five meters.
• A handicap in chess often involves removal of the queen's rook.

Synonyms of handicap

• hand-in-cap

handicap in other languages

• handicap in Hindi
• handicap in Bengali
• handicap in Malayalam
• handicap in Kannada
• handicap in Persian
• handicap in Thai

Questions about handicap in Tamil

What is the meaning of handicap in Tamil?

Handicap in Tamil is ஊனம் (ūṉam).

handicap என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?

Handicap: ஊனம் (ūṉam).

What does handicap mean in English?

Handicap means something that prevents, hampers, or hinders.