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
5 |
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
6 |
put at a disadvantage |  | Example: The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements
source: wordnet30
7 |
To put in a hamper. |  | source: webster1913
8 |
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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