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1 handicap
['hændikæp] 1. noun1) (something that makes doing something more difficult: The loss of a finger would be a handicap for a pianist.) kliūtis, kliuvinys2) ((in a race, competition etc) a disadvantage of some sort (eg having to run a greater distance in a race) given to the best competitors so that others have a better chance of winning.) handikapas, pasunkinimas3) (a race, competition etc in which this happens.) handikapas4) ((a form of) physical or mental disability: children with physical handicaps.) trūkumas, negalia2. verb(to make something (more) difficult for: He wanted to be a pianist, but was handicapped by his deafness.) (su)trukdyti, apsunkinti -
2 scratch
[skræ ] 1. verb1) (to mark or hurt by drawing a sharp point across: The cat scratched my hand; How did you scratch your leg?; I scratched myself on a rose bush.) įbrėžti, įdrėksti2) (to rub to relieve itching: You should try not to scratch insect bites.) kasyti(s)3) (to make by scratching: He scratched his name on the rock with a sharp stone.) įrėžti, išraižyti4) (to remove by scratching: She threatened to scratch his eyes out.) išlupti5) (to withdraw from a game, race etc: That horse has been scratched.) išbraukti (iš sąrašo), pašalinti2. noun1) (a mark, injury or sound made by scratching: covered in scratches; a scratch at the door.) įdrėskimas2) (a slight wound: I hurt myself, but it's only a scratch.) įdrėskimas3) (in certain races or competitions, the starting point for people with no handicap or advantage.) bendras startas•- scratchy- scratchiness
- scratch the surface
- start from scratch
- up to scratch
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