the state or quality of being difficult; something hard to do or understand
problem; situation requiring great effort
Cases of word usage
1) to climb with difficulty using the hands and feet (clamber)
2) having bowels that are emptied infrequently or only with difficulty (constipated)
3) suitable; that avoids trouble or difficulty (convenient)
4) serious difficulty in reading (dyslexia)
5) to be a burden or difficulty to (a person, business, place etc) (and make action, movement difficult) (encumber)
6) (of machines, equipment) to lessen the difficulty of (an activity, process) (facilitate)
7) calm courage, self-control, in the face of pain, danger or difficulty (fortitude)
8) a short pull or push (up); a kind of noose or knot; a temporary difficulty (hitch)
9) to walk with difficulty as when injured (hobble)
10) a light frame to be jumped over; any difficulty to be overcome (hurdle)