Word Meaning

Meaning of hamper

- A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles; as, a hamper of wine; a clothes hamper; an oyster hamper, which contains two bushels.
- To put in a hamper.
- To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to insnare; to inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber.
- A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
- Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.

Crossword clue for hamper

- Cramp one's style
- Food basket
- Large basket with a cover