1. Sports

Impede

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Definition: to obstruct, interfere or retard in movement or progress by means of cutting off, swimming into, blocking or pulling on legs, ankles, arms or shoulders of other swimmers during a race. (verb)
Also Known As: slow, stop, block, pull, interfere
Examples:
The swimmer was impeded by his competitor when he was cut off towards the end of the race.

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