impedimenta

noun

Definition of impedimentanext
as in baggage

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  1. baggage
  2. belongings
  3. machinery
  4. equipment
  5. accessories
  6. facilities
Noun
  • Unfortunately, a lot of the industry’s leaders are carrying baggage that’s getting in the way of sending a unified, clear message.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
  • Adeline lays out a breadcrumb trail that eventually reveals that Sonny has lugged some especially heavy personal baggage to Sanctuary.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of baggage
Noun
  • Other survivors and family members of victims of the fire visited a police station on Wednesday to seek compensation, gather belongings and give their testimony.
    — Tian Macleod Ji, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • The affidavit alleges that after Erving drowned, Roper and the juvenile fled the scene in Roper's vehicle and then discarded some of Erving's belongings.
    — Deena Zaru, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of belongings
Noun
  • However, the budget did not remove exemptions on the purchases of equipment, machinery and other investments made by data centers.
    — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • The noise of heavy machinery drifts up into the still morning air.
    — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
Definition of machinery
Noun
  • Those who fly drones into restricted airspace face fines of up to $100,000 (around £74,000), confiscation of equipment and criminal charges, according to the FBI.
    — Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Richards has been the Panthers’ equipment manager since the 2016-17 season.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Definition of equipment
Noun
  • Her Lime bike outfit while out in London called for a quirky graphic T-shirt, breezy white pants, and standout accessories with a sporty aesthetic.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 19 July 2026
  • Other possibilities include poor electrical connections, alternators that are not fully recharging the battery due to internal or external issues, and aftermarket accessories.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of accessories
Noun
  • Iran state media claimed its forces had targeted US forces and facilities across Bahrain and Kuwait.
    — Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Omid lives about a mile from port facilities that were hit last week.
    — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of facilities
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