hamper
1[ ham-per ]
/ ˈhæm pər /
verb (used with object)
to 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.
noun
Nautical. gear that, although necessary to the operations of a vessel, is sometimes in the way.
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Origin of hamper
1synonym study for hamper
1. See prevent.
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Definition for hamper (2 of 2)
hamper2
[ ham-per ]
/ ˈhæm pər /
noun
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)
hamper1
/ (ˈhæmpə) /
verb
(tr) to prevent the progress or free movement of
noun
nautical gear aboard a vessel that, though essential, is often in the way
Derived forms of hamper
hamperedness, nounhamperer, nounWord Origin for hamper
C14: of obscure origin; perhaps related to Old English hamm enclosure, hemm hem 1
British Dictionary definitions for hamper (2 of 2)
hamper2
/ (ˈhæmpə) /
noun
a large basket, usually with a cover
British such a basket and its contents, usually food
US a laundry basket
Word Origin for hamper
C14: variant of hanaper
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