Lamper vs. Hamper

Lampernoun

One who takes part in lamping, or hunting with bright lights.

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.