n. | 1. | A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles; | |||
v. t. | 1. | To put in a hamper. | |||
1. | To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to insnare; to inveigle; to entangle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber. | ||||
n. | 1. | A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes. | |||
2. | (Naut.) Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.
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Noun | 1. | hamper - a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) |
2. | hamper - a basket usually with a cover | |
Verb | 1. | hamper - prevent the progress or free movement of; "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"; "the imperilist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries" |
2. | hamper - put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements" |