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Meaning of 'hamper' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Hamper [ n.]
- A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles; as, a hamper of wine; a clothes hamper; an oyster hamper, which contains two bushels.
- A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
- Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.
2 . Hamper [ v. t.]
- To put in a hamper.
- To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to insnare; to inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber.

Meaning of 'hamper' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . hamper [ v]
Meaning (1):
- prevent the progress or free movement of
Example in sentence:
  • He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather;
  • the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries
Meaning (2):
- put at a disadvantage
Example in sentence:
  • The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements

Nearby Words:

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