(v) to prevent someone doing something easily = prevent

their work is hampered by lack of funds.

American Eng. to make an action intended to achieve something more difficult = make difficult

High winds hampered efforts to put out the fire.

(n) a large, rectangular container with a lid

a picnic hamper

UK: a box containing food or drink, usually given as a present, for example at Christmas; a basket or box containing food for a special occasion.

A Christmas food hamper

Nother American English: a large basket with a lid, used for laundry =  giỏ để áo quần bẩn

a laundry hamper