hamper
1to hold back; hinder; impede: A steady rain hampered the progress of the work.
to interfere with; curtail: The dancers' movements were hampered by their elaborate costumes.
Nautical. gear that, although necessary to the operations of a vessel, is sometimes in the way.
Origin of hamper
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Other words from hamper
- ham·pered·ly, adverb
- ham·pered·ness, noun
- ham·per·er, noun
- un·ham·pered, adjective
- un·ham·per·ing, adjective
Other definitions for hamper (2 of 2)
a large basket or wickerwork receptacle, usually with a cover: picnic hamper;clothes hamper.
British. such a basket together with its contents, especially food.
Origin of hamper
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British Dictionary definitions for hamper (1 of 2)
/ (ˈhæmpə) /
(tr) to prevent the progress or free movement of
nautical gear aboard a vessel that, though essential, is often in the way
Origin of hamper
1Derived forms of hamper
- hamperedness, noun
- hamperer, noun
British Dictionary definitions for hamper (2 of 2)
/ (ˈhæmpə) /
a large basket, usually with a cover
British such a basket and its contents, usually food
US a laundry basket
Origin of hamper
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