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   Hindrance , n. [See Hinder, v. t.]
   The act of hindering, or the state of being hindered.
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   That which hinders; an impediment.
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   What various hindrances we meet.
   Cowper.
   
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   Something between a hindrance and a help.
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   Syn. -- Impediment; obstruction; obstacle; difficulty; interruption; check; delay; restraint.
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