Definition of Hamper

1. Noun. A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner).

Exact synonyms: Bond, Shackle, Trammel
Specialized synonyms: Ball And Chain, Fetter, Hobble, Cuff, Handcuff, Handlock, Manacle, Chains, Irons
Generic synonyms: Constraint, Restraint
Derivative terms: Shackle, Trammel

2. Verb. Prevent the progress or free movement of. "The imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries"
Exact synonyms: Cramp, Halter, Strangle
Generic synonyms: Bound, Confine, Limit, Restrain, Restrict, Throttle, Trammel

3. Noun. A basket usually with a cover.
Generic synonyms: Basket, Handbasket
Specialized synonyms: Clothes Basket, Clothes Hamper, Laundry Basket, Voider, Food Hamper

4. Verb. Put at a disadvantage. "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"
Exact synonyms: Handicap, Hinder
Generic synonyms: Disadvantage, Disfavor, Disfavour
Derivative terms: Handicap

Definition of Hamper

1. 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.

2. v. t. To put in a hamper.

3. v. t. 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.

4. n. A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.

Definition of Hamper

1. to hinder [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: hinder

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hamper

hamminesses
hamming
hammock
hammock
hammocks
hammock bandage
hammock ligament
Hammond's disease
Hammond organ
Hammurabi
Hammurapi
hammy
hamose
hamous
hamous
hamper (current term)
hampered
hamperer
hamperers
hampering
hampers
Hampshire
Hampshire down
hampster
hampsters
Hampton
Hampton's hump
hampton hump
Hampton line
Hampton manoeuvre

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