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Definitions for Hamper

[1] to hold back; hinder; impede: A steady rain hampered the progress of the work.
[2] to interfere with; curtail: The dancers' movements were hampered by their elaborate costumes.
[3] Nautical . gear that, although necessary to the operations of a vessel, is sometimes in the way.
[4] a large basket or wickerwork receptacle, usually with a cover: picnic hamper; clothes hamper.
[5] British . such a basket together with its contents, especially food.
[6] (tr) to prevent the progress or free movement of
[7] nautical gear aboard a vessel that, though essential, is often in the way
[8] a large basket, usually with a cover
[9] British such a basket and its contents, usually food
[10] US a laundry basket

Words related to Hamper

hinder, obstruct, inhibit, thwart, stymie, prevent, handicap, inconvenience, retard, frustrate, hamstring, curb, hobble, block, bassinet, carton, crate, creel, pannier, foil

Words nearby Hamper

hammond organ, hammonton, hammurabi, hammy, hampden, hamper, hampshire, hampshire down, hampstead, hampton, hampton roads

Origin of Hamper

21350–1400; Middle English hampere, variant of hanypere hanaper

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

Word origin for Hamper

C14: variant of hanaper

Synonyms for Hamper

bassinet, carton, crate, creel, pannier, laundry basket