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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ham•per1 /ˈhæmpɚ/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to get in the way of;
interfere with:Heavy rain hampered the flow of traffic.
ham•per2 /ˈhæmpɚ/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a large basket or wicker container, usually with a cover:a picnic hamper filled with sandwiches.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ham•per1 (ham′pər),USA pronunciation v.t. - 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.
n. - [Naut.]gear that, although necessary to the operations of a vessel, is sometimes in the way.
- 1300–50; Middle English hampren; akin to Old English hamm enclosure, hemm hem1
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged obstruct, encumber, trammel, clog. See prevent.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged further, encourage, facilitate.
ham•per2 (ham′pər),USA pronunciation n. - a large basket or wickerwork receptacle, usually with a cover:picnic hamper; clothes hamper.
- British Termssuch a basket together with its contents, esp. food.
- Middle English hampere, variant of hanypere hanaper 1350–1400
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: hamper /ˈhæmpə/ vb - (transitive) to prevent the progress or free movement of
n - gear aboard a vessel that, though essential, is often in the way
Etymology: 14th Century: of obscure origin; perhaps related to Old English hamm enclosure, hemm hem1 hamper /ˈhæmpə/ n - a large basket, usually with a cover
- Brit such a basket and its contents, usually food
Etymology: 14th Century: variant of hanaper |