Hamper
Hamper noun - A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner).
Receptacle and hamper are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Receptacle" instead a noun "Hamper".
Receptacle
Receptacle noun - Something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation.
Usage example: place all wrappers in the trash receptacles at the entrances of the theater
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Hamper and receptacle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hamper" instead a noun "Receptacle".
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