Definitions
1.NounA large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals."a hamper of wine; a clothes hamper; an oyster hamper, which contains two bushels"
2.NounA wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry (from clothes hamper).
3.NounA gift basket.
4.VerbTo put into a hamper."Competition pigeons are hampered for the truck trip to the point of release where the race back starts."
5.VerbTo put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle.
6.VerbTo impede in motion or progress.
7.NounA shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
8.NounArticles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.