- 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.
- gear that, although necessary to the operations of a vessel, is sometimes in the way.
- a large basket or wickerwork receptacle, usually with a cover: picnic hamper;clothes hamper.
- such a basket together with its contents, especially food.
- to prevent the progress or free movement of
- gear aboard a vessel that, though essential, is often in the way
- a large basket, usually with a cover
- such a basket and its contents, usually food
- a laundry basket
