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hamper [ˈhæmpər]1. noun( = hinder) gêner* * *['hæmpə(r)] 1.1) ( for picnic) panier m à pique-nique2.transitive verb entraver [movement, career, progress]; handicaper [person] -
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Ⅰ.hamper1 ['hæmpə(r)](impede → work, movements, person) gêner; (→ project) gêner la réalisation de, entraver;∎ high winds hampered the rescue work les sauveteurs ont été gênés dans leur travail par la force des ventsⅡ.hamper2(for picnic) panier m; (for laundry) panier m à linge sale;∎ a Christmas hamper un panier de friandises de Noël -
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hinder [ˈhɪndər]( = prevent) entraver ; ( = delay) retarder• the rescue team's efforts were hindered by the bad weather le travail des sauveteurs a été gêné par le mauvais temps* * *['hɪndə(r)] -
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cramp [kræmp]1 noun(a) (muscle pain) crampe f;∎ to have cramp or American a cramp avoir une crampe;∎ I've got cramp in my leg j'ai une crampe à la jambe;∎ she dropped out (of the race) with cramp elle a abandonné (la course) parce qu'elle avait une crampe;∎ American to have stomach cramp, to have cramps avoir des crampes d'estomac∎ familiar to cramp sb's style faire perdre tous ses moyens à qn□, priver qn de ses moyens□►► Building industry cramp iron crampon m, happe f, clameau m -
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1 noun(a) (in open air) pique-nique m;∎ to go on or for a picnic faire un pique-nique;∎ we took a picnic lunch nous avons emporté de quoi faire un pique-nique;∎ let's have a picnic faisons un pique-nique∎ it was no picnic! c'était pas de la tarte!;∎ it's no picnic showing tourists around London ce n'est pas une partie de plaisir que de faire visiter Londres aux touristes;∎ it was no picnic cleaning all the pans ça n'a pas été du gâteau de nettoyer toutes les casserolespique-niquer►► picnic area aire f de pique-nique;picnic site aire f de pique-nique -
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scotch [skɒtʃ]∎ we'll have to scotch that idea il faudra abandonner cette idée(b) (hamper → plans) entraver, contrecarrer(c) (block → wheel) caler
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hamper — I verb arrest, balk, bar, barricade, bind, block, brake, bridle, burden, check, choke, clog, confine, counteract, cramp, curb, debar, delay, deter, encumber, estop, tetter, foil, frustrate, handicap, hinder, hold back, impede, impedire, impedite … Law dictionary
hamper — Ⅰ. hamper [1] ► NOUN 1) a basket with a carrying handle and a hinged lid, used for food, cutlery, etc. on a picnic. 2) Brit. a box containing food and drink for a special occasion. ORIGIN Old French hanaper case for a goblet , from hanap goblet … English terms dictionary
hamper — verb Syn: hinder, obstruct, impede, inhibit, delay, slow down, hold up, interfere with, handicap, hamstring Ant: help … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
hamper — [[t]hæ̱mpə(r)[/t]] hampers, hampering, hampered 1) VERB If someone or something hampers you, they makes it difficult for you to do what you are trying to do. [V n] The bad weather hampered rescue operations... [V n] I was hampered by a lack of… … English dictionary
hamper — I UK [ˈhæmpə(r)] / US [ˈhæmpər] verb [transitive, often passive] Word forms hamper : present tense I/you/we/they hamper he/she/it hampers present participle hampering past tense hampered past participle hampered 1) to prevent something from… … English dictionary
hamper — I. transitive verb (hampered; hampering) Etymology: Middle English Date: 14th century 1. a. to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles ; impede b. to interfere with the operation of ; disrupt 2 … New Collegiate Dictionary
hamper — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun Hamper is used after these nouns: ↑clothes, ↑laundry, ↑picnic {{Roman}}II.{{/Roman}} verb ADVERB ▪ badly, greatly, seriously, severely … Collocations dictionary
hamper — 1. noun a) A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals; as, b) A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes. 2. verb a) To put into a hamper … Wiktionary
hamper — ham|per1 [ hæmpər ] verb transitive often passive 1. ) to prevent something from happening or progressing normally: The search was hampered by heavy snowfall. 2. ) to limit someone s freedom to move hamper ham|per 2 [ hæmpər ] noun count 1. )… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
hamper — 1 verb (T) to restrict someone s movements, activities, or achievements by causing difficulties for them: Women s progress in the workplace is still hampered by male attitudes. 2 noun (C) 1 a basket with a lid, often used for carrying food: a… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
hamper — I noun a picnic hamper Syn: basket, pannier, wickerwork basket; box, container II verb the search was hampered by fog Syn: hinder, obstruct, impede, inhibit, retard, balk, thwart, foil, curb … Thesaurus of popular words