1. any of several large web-footed birds constituting the family Diomedeidae, chiefly of the oceans of the southern hemisphere, and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.
2. A constant, worrisome burden.
3. an obstacle to success.

1. any of various large seabirds of the family Diomedeidae ranging widely in the southern ocean and the north pacific and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.
2. A double eagle, or three under par on any one hole.
3. A long-term impediment, burden, or curse.

1. A web-footed bird, of the genus Diomedea, of which there are several species. they are the largest of sea birds, capable of long-continued flight, and are often seen at great distances from the land. they are found chiefly in the southern hemisphere.

1. A web-footed sea-bird of the petrel family, Procellariidæ, and subfamily Diomedeinæ.
2. A thin untwilled woolen material used for women's dresses.

1. large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight
2. (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps