hampering
ˈhæmpərɪŋ
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Definition of hampering - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
obstructivecausing delay or difficulty
  • The hampering regulations slowed down the project significantly.
hindering impeding obstructive
2.
restrictiverestricting movement or progress
  • The hampering rules made it hard to innovate.
hindering impeding obstructing

Noun

obstaclesomething that makes progress slow or difficult
  • The heavy rain was a hampering to our journey.
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Origin of hampering

Old English, ham (enclosure) + -per (obstruct)

Examples of hampering in a sentence

  • The hampering obstacles made the journey difficult.
  • The hampering regulations slowed down the project.
  • Hampering conditions made the journey difficult.
  • A shortage of parts became a hampering to the factory’s production schedule.
  • His old knee injury was a hampering to consistent training.

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  1. French:entravant, entrave, ...
  2. German:behindernd, Hindernis, ...
  3. Italian:ostacolante, ostacolo, ...
  4. Spanish:obstaculizador, obstáculo, ...
  5. Portuguese:obstrutivo, obstáculo, ...
  6. Chinese:阻碍的, 阻碍, ...
  7. Japanese:妨げる, 妨げ, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعِيق, عَرْقَلَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְעַכֵּב, מִכְשׁוֹל, ...
  10. Russian:препятствующий, препятствие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гальмуючий, перешкода, ...
  12. Hindi:बाधक, बाधा, ...
hamper
ˈhæmpə
hamper: basket for holding dirty clothes
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Definition of hamper - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
laundryUKbasket for holding dirty clothesUK
  • The clothes are in the laundry hamper.
clothes basket laundry basket
2.
storageUKlarge basket with a cover for carrying itemsUK
  • She packed the picnic hamper with sandwiches and drinks.
basket container
3.
giftsUKbasket with food given as a giftUK
  • They received a Christmas hamper full of treats.
food hamper gift basket
4.
maritimeDatedgear on a ship that is often in the wayDated
  • The sailors moved the hamper to clear the deck.
apparatus equipment gear

Verb

tr.
1.
impedemake it difficult to achieve something
  • His lack of experience hampered his job search.
block hinder obstruct
2.
obstructhinder or impede the movement or progress of
  • His injury hampered his ability to play soccer..
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Images of hamper

  • hamper: basket for holding dirty clothes
    basket for holding dirty clothes
  • hamper: large basket with a cover for carrying items
    large basket with a cover for carrying items
  • hamper: basket with food given as a gift
    basket with food given as a gift

Expressions with hamper

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container for holding dirty or wet clothes
She tossed her socks into the clothes hamper.
gift basket filled with food items
She received a food hamper for her birthday.

Origin of hamper

Middle English, hamper (basket)

Examples of hamper in a sentence

  • The hamper was overflowing with dirty laundry.
  • The laundry hamper was overflowing with clothes.
  • He bought a wicker hamper for storage.
  • The birthday hamper included gourmet cheeses and wines.
  • A picnic hamper was packed with delicious snacks for the outing.
  • The crew stored the hamper below deck for safety.

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  1. French:panier, entraver, ...
  2. German:Wäschekorb, behindern, ...
  3. Italian:portabiancheria, ostacolare, ...
  4. Spanish:cesto de la ropa sucia, dificultar, ...
  5. Portuguese:cesto de roupa suja, dificultar, ...
  6. Chinese:洗衣篮, 阻碍, ...
  7. Japanese:洗濯かご, 妨げる, ...
  8. Arabic:سَلَّة غَسِيل, يُعِيقُ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סַל כְּבִיסָה, לְהַקְשׁוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:корзина для белья, затруднять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кошик для білизни, перешкоджати, ...
  12. Hindi:कपड़ों की टोकरी, बाधित करना, ...
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