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HAMPERED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of hamper 2. to prevent someone doing something easily: . Learn more.
16 paź 2018 · hamper. verb [ T ] uk / ˈhæm.pə r/ us / ˈhæm.pɚ /. to prevent someone doing something easily: Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Preventing and impeding. anti-drug. anti-jamming.
Meaning of hamper in English. hamper. verb [ T ] uk / ˈhæm.pə r/ us / ˈhæm.pɚ / Add to word list. to prevent someone doing something easily: Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Preventing and impeding. anti-drug. anti-jamming.
The meaning of HAMPER is to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede. How to use hamper in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hamper.
verb. /ˈhæmpə (r)/ /ˈhæmpər/ Verb Forms. hamper somebody/something to prevent somebody from easily doing or achieving something synonym hinder. High winds hampered the rescue attempt. Our efforts were severely hampered by a lack of money. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. Take your English to the next level.
to hold back; hinder; impede: A steady rain hampered the progress of the work. to interfere with; curtail: The dancers' movements were hampered by their elaborate costumes. n. [Naut.]gear that, although necessary to the operations of a vessel, is sometimes in the way.
n. A large basket, usually with a cover. [Middle English, alteration of Anglo-Norman hanaper, from Old French hanepier, a case for holding goblets, from hanap, goblet, of Germanic origin.] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
