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n. hinder; handikapp; handicap--------v. hindra, stoppa* * *['hændikæp] 1. noun1) (something that makes doing something more difficult: The loss of a finger would be a handicap for a pianist.) handikapp2) ((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.) handicap3) (a race, competition etc in which this happens.) handicaptävling4) ((a form of) physical or mental disability: children with physical handicaps.) handikapp2. verb(to make something (more) difficult for: He wanted to be a pianist, but was handicapped by his deafness.) handikappa -
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n. rispa; klösning; skrap; skrapande ljud, raspande ljud; startlinje; ingenting, noll; kosing (slang)--------v. klösa; riva; klia sig; skrapa; raspa; göra oljud; rita in; hanka sig fram, nätt och jämt klara sig; stryka* * *[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.) klösa, riva, rispa2) (to rub to relieve itching: You should try not to scratch insect bites.) klia (riva) []3) (to make by scratching: He scratched his name on the rock with a sharp stone.) rista4) (to remove by scratching: She threatened to scratch his eyes out.) klösa, riva5) (to withdraw from a game, race etc: That horse has been scratched.) stryka, utesluta2. noun1) (a mark, injury or sound made by scratching: covered in scratches; a scratch at the door.) skråma, rispa, skrapande, krafsande2) (a slight wound: I hurt myself, but it's only a scratch.) skråma3) (in certain races or competitions, the starting point for people with no handicap or advantage.) startlinje, scratch•- scratchy- scratchiness
- scratch the surface
- start from scratch
- up to scratch
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