hamper
hamper is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, hamper is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofhamper
- A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals
Example: "a clothes hamper"
- (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
- To put into a hamper.
Example: "Competition pigeons are hampered for the truck trip to the point of release where the race back starts."
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