Associations to the word «Hamper»
Noun
- Content
- Hurdle
- Grape
- Forefront
- Willow
- Investigator
- Artillery
- Chimney
- Landowner
- Attack
- Fact
- Wagon
- Landslide
- Rivalry
- Condition
- Pursuit
- Allies
- Enemy
- Insurgent
- Dispute
- Stability
- Sack
- Diversion
- Deck
- Communication
- Starvation
- Shipping
- Seth
- Opposition
- Surgery
- Export
- Beer
- Presence
- Failure
- Goose
- Consensus
- Superiority
- Bombardment
- Butter
- Fence
- Offensive
- Foe
- Prospect
- Junk
- Racecourse
- Gift
- Debt
- Disaster
- Transportation
- Snow
- Flood
- Hardship
- Relief
- Success
- Cooperation
Adjective
Wiktionary
HAMPER, noun. A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals; as,
HAMPER, verb. (transitive) To put into a hamper.
HAMPER, verb. (transitive) To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber.
HAMPER, noun. A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
HAMPER, noun. (nautical) Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.
Dictionary definition
HAMPER, noun. A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner).
HAMPER, noun. A basket usually with a cover.
HAMPER, verb. Prevent the progress or free movement of; "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"; "the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries".
HAMPER, verb. Put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements".
Wise words
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