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Vocabulary Entry
hamper
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A container used for storing or carrying items, often associated with laundry.
Example Sentences
"I put my dirty clothes in the hamper."
"She carried a picnic hamper filled with food."
"The hamper was overflowing with toys after the party."
V
verb
To hinder or impede the progress of something.
Example Sentences
"The rain hampered our plans for a picnic."
"Her injury hampered her ability to participate in the race."
"The construction work hampered traffic flow in the area."