Hamper
Pronunciation: /ˈhæmpər/
Hamper (verb)
- To make it difficult for something to move forward or succeed.
Examples
- Heavy traffic can hamper emergency vehicles.
- Bad weather may hamper construction work.
Common collocations: hamper progress, hamper efforts, hamper growth, wicker hamper, picnic hamper
Hamper (noun)
- A large container, often with a lid, used for storing or carrying items.
- A basket filled with food or gifts, often given on special occasions.
Examples
- The picnic hamper was filled with sandwiches and fruit.
- She carried a wicker hamper to the beach.