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English to English noun
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a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) |  | source: wordnet30
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a basket usually with a cover | | source: wordnet30
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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. | | source: webster1913
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A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes. | | source: webster1913 verb
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prevent the progress or free movement of | | Example: He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather
the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries
source: wordnet30
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put at a disadvantage | | Example: The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements
source: wordnet30
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To put in a hamper. | | source: webster1913
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To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to insnare; to inveigle; to entangle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber. | | source: webster1913
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