Associations to the word «Damper»

Wiktionary

DAMPER, noun. Something that damps or checks:
DAMPER, noun. A valve or movable plate in the flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check or regulate the draught of air.
DAMPER, noun. A contrivance (sordine), as in a pianoforte, to deaden vibrations; or, as in other pieces of mechanism, to check some action at a particular time.
DAMPER, noun. Something that kills the mood.
DAMPER, noun. A device that decreases the oscillations of a system.
DAMPER, noun. (chiefly Australia) Bread made from a basic recipe of flour, water, milk, and salt, but without yeast.
DAMPER, adjective. Comparative form of damp: more damp

Dictionary definition

DAMPER, noun. A movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace.
DAMPER, noun. A device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations.
DAMPER, noun. A depressing restraint; "rain put a damper on our picnic plans".

Wise words

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