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hampers

/ˈhæmpərz/

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noun

A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals

Examples :

"a clothes hamper"

utensil item thing

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noun

(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

Examples :

"After basketball practice, I tossed my sweaty uniform into the hamper in the laundry room. "

item utensil thing

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verb

To put into a hamper.

Examples :

"Competition pigeons are hampered for the truck trip to the point of release where the race back starts."

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noun

A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.

Examples :

"The constant interruptions were definite hampers to her ability to finish the report on time. "

action situation

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noun

Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.

Examples :

"The moving crew complained that the hampers filled with dirty laundry, while normally useful, hampered their progress as they tried to carry the heavier furniture out of the apartment. "

utility item thing

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verb

To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle

Examples :

"Heavy traffic often hampers my commute to work, making me late. "

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verb

To impede in motion or progress.

Examples :

"Heavy rain hampers traffic, making it difficult to get to work on time. "