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Hamper

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Noun

1. bond, hamper, shackle, trammel

a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

2. hamper

a basket usually with a cover

Verb

3. cramp, halter, hamper, strangle

prevent the progress or free movement of

Example Sentences:
'He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather'
'the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries'

4. hamper, handicap, hinder

put at a disadvantage

Example Sentences:
'The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Hamper

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verb
1. (transitive)
to prevent the progress or free movement of
noun
2. nautical
gear aboard a vessel that, though essential, is often in the way
noun
1. 
a large basket, usually with a cover
2. British
such a basket and its contents, usually food
3. US
a laundry basket

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Hamper

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verb transitive
to keep from moving or acting freely; hinder; impede; encumber
noun
a large basket, usually with a cover

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Hamper

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tr.v. ham·pered, ham·per·ing, ham·pers
To prevent the free movement, action, or progress of: Fog hampered the rescue effort. See Synonyms at hinder1.
n.
Nautical
Necessary but encumbering equipment on a ship.
n.
A large basket, usually with a cover.

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