EnglishMain Dictionary
hamper
Universal Words
verb, noun
verb [VN] [oftenpassive] (written) to prevent sb from easily doing or achieving sth
SYNHINDER:
Our efforts were severely hampered by a lack of money.
noun
1 a large basket with a lid, especially one used to carry food in:
a picnic hamper
2 (especially BrE) a box or parcel containing food, sent as a gift:
a Christmas hamper
3 (AmE) a large basket that you keep your dirty clothes in until they are washed
