a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

[ Syn: shackle , bond , trammel ]

a basket usually with a cover

prevent the progress or free movement of; He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather; the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries

[ Syn: halter , cramp , strangle ]

put at a disadvantage; The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements

[ Syn: handicap , hinder ]