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- DictionaryHam·per/ˈhampər/
noun
- 1. a large basket with a lid used for laundry: "a laundry hamper"
The meaning of HAMPER is to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede. How to use hamper in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hamper.
hamper noun [C] (CONTAINER) a large container, often a basket (= container made of strips of wood), with a lid: a laundry / picnic hamper. (Definition of hamper from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
hamper noun [C] (CONTAINER) a large container, often a basket (= container made of strips of wood), with a lid: a laundry / picnic hamper. (Definition of hamper from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
to hold back; hinder; impede: A steady rain hampered the progress of the work. Synonyms: clog, trammel, encumber, obstruct. Antonyms: facilitate, encourage, further. to interfere with; curtail: The dancers' movements were hampered by their elaborate costumes.
Definition of hamper verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of hamper. verb. prevent the progress or free movement of. “He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather” synonyms: cramp, halter, strangle. see more. verb. put at a disadvantage. synonyms: handicap, hinder. see more. noun. a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
Define hamper. hamper synonyms, hamper pronunciation, hamper translation, English dictionary definition of hamper. tr.v. ham·pered , ham·per·ing , ham·pers To prevent the free movement, action, or progress of: Fog hampered the rescue effort. See Synonyms at hinder1.
