hamper vs handcuff

hamper and handcuff both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hamper	Yes	No	Yes	No
handcuff	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, handcuff is a hyponym of hamper; that is, handcuff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hamper:

hamper: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
handcuff: shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

Other hyponyms of hamper include ball and chain, fetter, hobble, cuff, handlock, manacle, chains, irons.

hamper (noun)	handcuff (noun)
a basket usually with a cover	shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

hamper (verb)	handcuff (verb)
prevent the progress or free movement of	confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
put at a disadvantage