hamper hamper /ˈhæmpɝ/

noun

1. () A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)  ( trammel , bond , hamper , shackle )
   a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
   
   
2. A basket usually with a cover  ( hamper )
   a basket usually with a cover
    The laundry hamper in the corner was filled with clothes waiting to be washed.
   The laundry hamper in the corner was filled with clothes waiting to be washed.
   
   

verb

1. () Prevent the progress or free movement of  ( cramp , halter , strangle , hamper )
   prevent the progress or free movement of
    He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather
   He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather
    The imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries
   the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries
   
2. () Put at a disadvantage  ( handicap , hamper , hinder )
   put at a disadvantage
    The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements
   The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements