SINCE 1828
cumber
verb
cum·ber
| \ ˈkəm-bər
\
\
cumbered;
cumbering\ ˈkəm-b(ə-)riŋ
\
\
Definition of cumber
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2a
: to hinder or encumber by being in the way
cumbered with heavy clothing
b
: to clutter up
rocks cumbering the yard
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