SkyfireDict

hamper   (TTS Sound)

The noun hamper has 2 senses

• shackle, bond, hamper, trammel -- (a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner))


• hamper -- (a basket usually with a cover)

The verb hamper has 2 senses

• hamper, halter, cramp, strangle -- (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")


• handicap, hinder, hamper -- (put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements")