hamper🔊

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

(uncommon outside New England) A wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry.

(UK) A gift basket.

To put into a hamper.

To put a fetter on; to shackle. +

To impede in motion or progress. +

A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.

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