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hamper
('h/&/mp/@/r )

noun (n)

  • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    bond, shackle, trammel
    source: wordnet30
  • a basket usually with a cover(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles; as, a hamper of wine; a clothes hamper; an oyster hamper, which contains two bushels.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • prevent the progress or free movement of(verb.change)
    Example:
    He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather.
    Synonym:
    cramp, halter, strangle
    source: wordnet30
  • put at a disadvantage(verb.competition)
    Synonym:
    handicap, hinder
    source: wordnet30
  • To put in a hamper.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to insnare; to inveigle; to entangle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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