- food hamper
- nouna hamper for packing and transporting food• Hypernyms: ↑hamper
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
food hamper
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hamper — [[t]hæ̱mpə(r)[/t]] hampers, hampering, hampered 1) VERB If someone or something hampers you, they makes it difficult for you to do what you are trying to do. [V n] The bad weather hampered rescue operations... [V n] I was hampered by a lack of… … English dictionary
hamper — Ⅰ. hamper [1] ► NOUN 1) a basket with a carrying handle and a hinged lid, used for food, cutlery, etc. on a picnic. 2) Brit. a box containing food and drink for a special occasion. ORIGIN Old French hanaper case for a goblet , from hanap goblet … English terms dictionary
Hamper — For other uses, see Hamper robot. A selection of wicker hampers A hamper is a primarily British term for a wicker basket, usually large, that is used for the transport of items, often food. In North America, the term generally refers to a… … Wikipedia
hamper — I UK [ˈhæmpə(r)] / US [ˈhæmpər] verb [transitive, often passive] Word forms hamper : present tense I/you/we/they hamper he/she/it hampers present participle hampering past tense hampered past participle hampered 1) to prevent something from… … English dictionary
hamper — 01. The stormy weather is [hampering] efforts to rescue two fishermen from their sinking boat. 02. His progress in learning a second language is being [hampered] by his shyness in speaking. 03. The police investigation into the murder is being… … Grammatical examples in English
hamper — ham|per1 [ˈhæmpə US ər] v [T] [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: Origin unknown] to make it difficult for someone to do something ▪ She tried to run, but was hampered by her heavy suitcase. ▪ An attempt to rescue the men has been hampered by bad weather.… … Dictionary of contemporary English
hamper — I. transitive verb (hampered; hampering) Etymology: Middle English Date: 14th century 1. a. to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles ; impede b. to interfere with the operation of ; disrupt 2 … New Collegiate Dictionary
hamper — 1. n. 1 a large basket usu. with a hinged lid and containing food (picnic hamper). 2 Brit. a selection of food, drink, etc., for an occasion. Etymology: ME f. obs. hanaper, AF f. OF hanapier case for a goblet f. hanap goblet 2. v. & n. v.tr. 1… … Useful english dictionary
hamper — hamper1 hamperedly, adv. hamperedness, n. hamperer, n. /ham peuhr/, v.t. 1. to hold back; hinder; impede: A steady rain hampered the progress of the work. 2. to interfere with; curtail: The dancers movements were hampered by their elaborate… … Universalium
hamper — ham|per1 [ hæmpər ] verb transitive often passive 1. ) to prevent something from happening or progressing normally: The search was hampered by heavy snowfall. 2. ) to limit someone s freedom to move hamper ham|per 2 [ hæmpər ] noun count 1. )… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
