Hamper vs. Pamper

Hampernoun

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

Hampernoun

A wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry (from clothes hamper), as opposed to a covered wicker basket which is a true hamper

Hampernoun

A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.

Hampernoun

(nautical) Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.

Hamperverb

(transitive) To put into a hamper.

Hamperverb

(transitive) To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle

Hamperverb

To impede in motion or progress.

Hampernoun

A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles; as, a hamper of wine; a clothes hamper; an oyster hamper, which contains two bushels.

Hampernoun

A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.

Hampernoun

Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.

Hamperverb

To put in a hamper.

Hamperverb

To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to insnare; to inveigle; to entangle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber.

Hampernoun

a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

Hampernoun

a basket usually with a cover

Hamperverb

prevent the progress or free movement of;

Hamperverb

put at a disadvantage;

Hamper

A hamper refers to one of several related basket-like items. In primarily British usage, it refers to a wicker basket, usually large, that is used for the transport of items, often food.

Pamperverb

(transitive) To treat with excessive care, attention or indulgence.

Pamperverb

(dated) To feed luxuriously.

Pamperverb

To feed to the full; to feed luxuriously; to glut; as, to pamper the body or the appetite.

Pamperverb

To gratify inordinately; to indulge to excess; as, to pamper pride; to pamper the imagination.

Pamperverb

treat with excessive indulgence;