Hamper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhæm.pə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hamper is a noun meaning A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.
Meaning
A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.
More Meanings
- (US) A wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry (from clothes hamper).
- (UK) A gift basket.
- (transitive) To put into a hamper.
- (transitive) To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle.
- To impede in motion or progress.
- A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
- (nautical) Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.
Example Sentences
a hamper of wine
a clothes hamper
Near-synonym: hobble
A lion hampered in a net.
Word Forms
- hampers
- hampire
- hampering
- hampered
Synonyms for hamper
Depending on context, synonyms include hobble, hinder, impair, disable, handicap, embarrass.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shackle, halter, trammel, cramp, hinder, handicap.
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