hamper
11hamper — A canvas lined tub supported by a steel and wood frame, used to transport bulk, bundled, and sacked mail (from 440 to 800 pounds) between postal operations …
12hamper — hamper1 [ham′pər] vt. [northern ME hampren, akin to hamelian, to maim (with freq. er & intrusive p ) < IE base * kem , to press together > HEM1] to keep from moving or acting freely; hinder; impede; encumber hamper2 [ham′pər] n. [var. of… …
13Hamper — For other uses, see Hamper robot. A selection of wicker hampers A hamper is a primarily British term for a wicker basket, usually large, that is used for the transport of items, often food. In North America, the term generally refers to a… …
14hamper — {{11}}hamper (n.1) large basket, early 14c., contraction of Anglo French hanaper (Anglo Latin hanepario), from O.Fr. hanepier case for holding a large goblet or cup; in medical use skull, also helmet; armored leather cap, from hanap goblet, from… …
15hamper — 01. The stormy weather is [hampering] efforts to rescue two fishermen from their sinking boat. 02. His progress in learning a second language is being [hampered] by his shyness in speaking. 03. The police investigation into the murder is being… …
16hamper — ham|per1 [ˈhæmpə US ər] v [T] [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: Origin unknown] to make it difficult for someone to do something ▪ She tried to run, but was hampered by her heavy suitcase. ▪ An attempt to rescue the men has been hampered by bad weather.… …
17hamper — [[t]hæ̱mpə(r)[/t]] hampers, hampering, hampered 1) VERB If someone or something hampers you, they makes it difficult for you to do what you are trying to do. [V n] The bad weather hampered rescue operations... [V n] I was hampered by a lack of… …
18hamper — I UK [ˈhæmpə(r)] / US [ˈhæmpər] verb [transitive, often passive] Word forms hamper : present tense I/you/we/they hamper he/she/it hampers present participle hampering past tense hampered past participle hampered 1) to prevent something from… …
19hamper — I. transitive verb (hampered; hampering) Etymology: Middle English Date: 14th century 1. a. to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles ; impede b. to interfere with the operation of ; disrupt 2 …
20Hamper — This unusual and interesting surname is of early medieval English origin, and is a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of goblets. The derivation is from the Old French hanapier , Anglo French hanaper , a drinking vessel, wine cup,… …
