Hamper: meaning, definitions and examples
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hamper
[ ˈhæmpər ]
in a kitchen
A hamper is a large container with a lid, used for storing dirty laundry.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She put the dirty clothes in the hamper.
- The hamper was overflowing with dirty socks and shirts.
Translations
Translations of the word "hamper" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cesta
🇮🇳 बाधा डालना
🇩🇪 behindern
🇮🇩 menghambat
🇺🇦 перешкоджати
🇵🇱 utrudniać
🇯🇵 妨げる
🇫🇷 entraver
🇪🇸 obstaculizar
🇹🇷 engellemek
🇰🇷 방해하다
🇸🇦 يعيق
🇨🇿 překážet
🇸🇰 prekážať
🇨🇳 妨碍
🇸🇮 ovirati
🇮🇸 tálma
🇰🇿 кедергі келтіру
🇬🇪 შეფერხება
🇦🇿 maneə törətmək
🇲🇽 obstaculizar
Word origin
The word 'hamper' originated in the late 14th century from the Old French word 'hanapier', which means a large basket for holding cups or goblets. Over time, the meaning evolved to include a container for storing laundry or hindering progress. The word has roots in both French and Middle English.
See also: unhampered.