hamper

• Substantiv, das einen großen Korb oder Behälter bezeichnet, oft mit Deckel, verwendet zur Aufbewahrung oder zum Transport von Gegenständen wie Wäsche, Lebensmitteln oder Picknickzubehör.

A noun referring to a large basket or container, typically with a lid, used for storing or carrying items such as laundry, food, or picnic supplies.

1. Basket for laundryA2formal

   A large basket or container used for storing dirty clothes before washing.

   Wäschekorb

   • She put her dirty socks in the hamper.
   • The laundry hamper was overflowing with clothes.
   • He bought a new wicker hamper for the bathroom.

   Synonymeclothes basketclothes hamperlaundry basket

2. Food basketB1formal

   A basket used for carrying food, often for a picnic or gift.

   Picknickkorb

   • They packed a hamper with sandwiches and fruit for the picnic.
   • The company sent a Christmas hamper to all employees.
   • She received a gourmet hamper as a thank-you gift.

   Synonymebasket

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas in seiner Bewegung oder Entwicklung zu behindern, zu erschweren oder zu hemmen.

A verb meaning to hinder, impede, or obstruct the progress or movement of someone or something.

1. Hinder or obstructB2formal

   To slow down or prevent the progress or movement of something.

   Behindern

   • The heavy rain hampered the rescue efforts.
   • Lack of funding hampered the research project.
   • His injury hampered his ability to play in the final match.

   Synonymeblockcurbdelayencumberfrustrateimpedeobstructrestrainretardslowthwart

   Antonymeadvanceaidassistexpeditefacilitatefurtherhelppromote