ALL meanings of top-hamper
top-ham·per
T t - noun top-hamper the light upper sails and their gear and spars, sometimes used to refer to all spars and gear above the deck. 1
- noun top-hamper any unnecessary weight, either aloft or about the upper decks. 1
- noun top-hamper the upper masts, spars, and rigging of a sailing ship, usually kept aloft 0
- noun top-hamper rigging, spars, etc. not needed immediately and an encumbrance aloft or on deck 0