noun
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
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noun
a basket usually with a cover
verb
prevent the progress or free movement of
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Examples
- He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather
- the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries
verb
put at a disadvantage
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Examples
- The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements