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A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals

Example: a clothes hamper

(uncommon except in) A wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry (from clothes hamper), as opposed to a covered wicker basket which is a true hamper

To put into a hamper.

Example: Competition pigeons are hampered for the truck trip to the point of release where the race back starts.

A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.

Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.

To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle

To impede in motion or progress.