hamper

hamper has 9 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 6.

Definitions

• n.. A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles; as, a hamper of wine; a clothes hamper; an oyster hamper, which contains two bushels.
• v. t.. To put in a hamper.
• v. t.. To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to insnare; to inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber.
• n.. A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
• n.. Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.
• n.. a basket usually with a cover
• n.. a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
• v.. prevent the progress or free movement of; "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"; "the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries"
• v.. put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"