/hin"dreuhns/ , n.
1. an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like.
2. the state of being hindered.
3. a person or thing that hinders.
[ 1400-50; late ME hinderaunce. See HINDER 1 , -ANCE ]
Syn. 3. impediment, encumbrance, obstruction, check; restraint. See obstacle .
Ant. 3. aid.