Hampers

noun verb

A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals

What it means

  1. (noun) A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals “a clothes hamper”
  2. (noun) (uncommon except in) A wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry (from clothes hamper), as opposed to a covered wicker basket which is a true hamper
  3. (verb) To put into a hamper. “Competition pigeons are hampered for the truck trip to the point of release where the race back starts.”
  4. (noun) A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
  5. (noun) Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.
  6. (verb) To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle
  7. (verb) To impede in motion or progress.

Letter analysis

  • Hampers contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 14.

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What does Hampers mean?

A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals

How many letters are in Hampers?

Hampers has 7 letters.

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