Definitions

1. verb

to make something difficult to understand or to obscure something

“The politician’s words were meant to confuse, but they only managed to becumber the issue further.”

2. noun

a blockage or obstruction, especially in a pipe or canal

“The root of the tree became a becumber in the old water pipe, causing the water to back up.”

3. verb

to block or obstruct something, especially a pipe or canal

“The tree root began to becumber the pipe, and we needed to clear it before the water system failed.”