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verb [ T ] uk / ˈhæm.pə r/ us / ˈhæm.pɚ / to prevent someone doing something easily: Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Preventing and impeding. anti-drug. anti-jamming. avoidable. avoidably. bottleneck. derail. fireproof.
hamper. noun [ C ] uk / ˈhæm.pə r/ us / ˈhæm.pɚ / a large, rectangular container with a lid: a picnic hamper. UK. a box containing food and drink, usually given as a present, for example at Christmas. leezsnow/iStock/Getty Images Plus/GettyImages. US (UK laundry basket)
noun. : a large basket usually with a cover for packing, storing, or transporting articles (such as food or laundry) Synonyms. Verb. clog. cramp.
verb [ T ] uk / ˈhæm.pə r/ us / ˈhæm.pɚ /. to prevent someone doing something easily: Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Preventing and impeding. anti-drug.
1. a large basket, usually with a cover. 2. (Cookery) Brit such a basket and its contents, usually food. 3. US a laundry basket. [C14: variant of hanaper]
verb (used with object) to hold back; hinder; impede: A steady rain hampered the progress of the work. Synonyms: clog, trammel, encumber, obstruct. Antonyms: facilitate, encourage, further. to interfere with; curtail: The dancers' movements were hampered by their elaborate costumes. noun.
verb. /ˈhæmpə (r)/ /ˈhæmpər/ Verb Forms. hamper somebody/something to prevent somebody from easily doing or achieving something synonym hinder. High winds hampered the rescue attempt. Our efforts were severely hampered by a lack of money. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. Take your English to the next level.
hinder; impede: A steady rain hampered the progress of the work. to interfere with; curtail: The dancers' movements were hampered by their elaborate costumes. n. [Naut.]gear that, although necessary to the operations of a vessel, is sometimes in the way.
Definition of hamper verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. a large basket or wickerwork receptacle, usually with a cover: picnic hamper; clothes hamper. British. such a basket together with its contents, especially food. hamper. 1. / ˈhæmpə / noun. a large basket, usually with a cover. such a basket and its contents, usually food. a laundry basket.
