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Meaning of 'hamper'
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. [ n.]- 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. [ v. t.]- 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]
[ v]Meaning (1):
- prevent the progress or free movement of
- 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
- put at a disadvantage
Example in sentence:
- The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements
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