nounπShareA large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals"a clothes hamper"utensilitemthinganimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(uncommon except in) A wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry (from clothes hamper), as opposed to a covered wicker basket which is a true hamper"My sister put the dirty clothes in the laundry hamper. "itemutensilthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put into a hamper."Competition pigeons are hampered for the truck trip to the point of release where the race back starts."itemutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes."The heavy chain on the pirate's leg was a hamper, slowing his escape across the deck. "actionlawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareArticles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times."The extra paperwork was a hamper to finishing my project on time. "itemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle"Heavy rain can hamper our progress on the road. "actionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo impede in motion or progress."The heavy snow hampered their progress to school this morning. "actionprocessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
