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Uncommonhamper
The correct spelling is hamper.
How to pronounce hamper
/ˈhæmpɚ/
nounIPA: /ˈhæmpɚ/
Say it like: Ham-per
The correct spelling is hamper. A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals For example: "a clothes hamper"
Usage Examples
“a clothes hamper”
“Competition pigeons are hampered for the truck trip to the point of release where the race back starts.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals
- 2.(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
- 3.A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
- 4.Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.
verb
- 1.To put into a hamper.
- 2.To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle
- 3.To impede in motion or progress.
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