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Definition of damper - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
emotionsomething that reduces excitement or mood
- The rain put a damper on our picnic.
2.
fireplaceTECH. movable plate regulating air in a stoveTECH.
- Adjust the damper to control the fire.
3.
musicTECH. part of a piano that deadens soundTECH.
- The piano's damper needs repair.
4.
mechanicalTECH. device that reduces vibrations or oscillationsTECH.
- The damper in the car's suspension system improves ride quality..
5.
foodUK simple bread without yeastUK
- We baked damper over the campfire.
Adjective
dullmaking something less lively or exciting
- The news had a damper effect on the party.
Images of damper
movable plate regulating air in a stove 
device that reduces vibrations or oscillations 
simple bread without yeast
Expressions with damper
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make something less enjoyable or exciting for people
The rain put a damper on our picnic.
reduce excitement or enthusiasm in a situation
The rain threw a damper on the outdoor concert.
device that reduces shaking or oscillation in machines or structures
The engine uses a vibration damper to protect the crankshaft from damage.
duct fitting that shuts by itself to block flames and smoke
Inspectors checked each fire damper before approving the new building.
device that reduces unwanted side-to-side motion in aircraft
The pilot checked the yaw damper before takeoff to ensure stability..
Origin of damper
Middle English, damp (moisture) + -er (agent)
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music
rod in old pianoforte raising the damper
Examples of damper in a sentence
Her negative comments put a damper on the meeting. The damper was stuck, causing the room to fill with smoke. He cleaned the damper to improve the stove's efficiency. A faulty damper let the note ring on. The technician replaced a worn damper. The engineer installed a damper to control the vibrations.
A damper is essential in HVAC systems to regulate airflow. They served damper with butter and jam. Damper is a staple in Australian bush cooking. His comments put a damper on the celebration. The rain was a damper on our picnic plans.
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- French:frein, terne, ...
- German:Dämpfer, dämpfend, ...
- Italian:freno, smorzante, ...
- Spanish:aguafiestas, desalentador, ...
- Portuguese:desânimo, desanimador, ...
- Chinese:扫兴的事, 扫兴的, ...
- Japanese:水を差すもの, 活気を失わせる, ...
- Arabic:مُثَبِّط, مُثَبِّط, ...
- Hebrew:גּוֹרֵם מַעְכִּיר, מְדַכֵּא, ...
- Russian:гаситель, угнетающий, ...
- Ukrainian:гаситель, пригнічуючий, ...
- Hindi:मूड बिगाड़ने वाली चीज़, उदासीन, ...
Definition of damp - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
moisture levelslightly wet
- The towels felt damp after being in the mist..
2.
moodUK dejected or dispiritedUK
- His damp spirits were evident after the team lost..
3.
alcohol regulationTECH. US allowing alcohol possession but not saleTECH. US
- The town has a damp policy on alcohol.
Verb
1.
wettingmake something slightly wet
- She used a cloth to damp the table.
2.
emotionlessen the force of an emotion
- The news did not damp his enthusiasm.
3.
soundTECH. reduce the intensity of a soundTECH.
- The carpet helped to damp the noise.
4.
fire controlTECH. reduce the flow of air to a fireTECH.
- They damped the fire to let it burn slowly.
Noun
1.
weathermoisture in the air or on surfaces
- The damp in the basement caused mold.
2.
mining gasRare UK poisonous gas found in minesRare UK
- Miners were wary of the damp in the tunnels.
Images of damp
moisture in the air or on surfaces
Expressions with damp
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make less active or intense
The manager damped down the enthusiasm to maintain focus..
cloth that is slightly wet
She wiped the table with a damp cloth.
sheet that is slightly wet
She covered the plants with a damp sheet to protect them from frost.
something that fails to meet expectations or is less exciting than anticipated
The much-hyped product launch turned out to be a damp squib..
something that is disappointing or not exciting
The party was a damp squid after the main act canceled.
moisture from the ground moves up inside walls
Rising damp can ruin paint and plaster.
decay and die from too much moisture
The seedlings began to damp off after heavy rains.
layer of waterproof material in a wall to prevent rising damp
The builder installed a damp course to protect the house from moisture..
protective measure for building foundations against rising damp
Damp proofing is essential for old stone houses.
Origin of damp
Middle Low German, damp (vapor)
Examples of damp in a sentence
Her hair was damp from the morning dew. She felt damp after hearing the bad news. The damp mood in the room was palpable. The county's damp status affects local businesses. Residents voted to keep the area damp. He had to damp the clothes before ironing.
The gardener will damp the soil for planting. Her words did little to damp his spirits. The setback couldn't damp their excitement for the project. Heavy curtains were used to damp the street noise. The engineer designed a system to damp the engine's sound. Firefighters damped the flames to prevent spreading. They had to damp the blaze to control it. The damp in the air made the room feel cold. You can see the damp on the walls after the rain. The damp was detected by the safety equipment. They installed sensors to monitor the damp levels.
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- French:humide, humidifier, ...
- German:feucht, anfeuchten, ...
- Italian:bagnato, inumidire, ...
- Spanish:húmedo, humedecer, ...
- Portuguese:úmido, humedecer, ...
- Chinese:潮湿的, 弄湿, ...
- Japanese:湿った, 湿らせる, ...
- Arabic:رَطْب, رَطَّبَ, ...
- Hebrew:לַח, לְלַחְלֵחַ, ...
- Russian:влажный, увлажнять, ...
- Ukrainian:вологий, зволожувати, ...
- Hindi:नम, नम करना, ...
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