nounπShareA large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals"a clothes hamper"utensilitemthingChat 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"After basketball practice, I tossed my sweaty uniform into the hamper in the laundry room. "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 constant interruptions were definite hampers to her ability to finish the report on time. "actionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareArticles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times."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. "utilityitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle"Heavy traffic often hampers my commute to work, making me late. "actionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo impede in motion or progress."Heavy rain hampers traffic, making it difficult to get to work on time. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
