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Definition of damper



Overview of noun damper

The noun damper has 3 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. damper

(a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace)

2. damper, muffler

(a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations)

3. damper

(a depressing restraint; "rain put a damper on our picnic plans")


Overview of adj damp

The adj damp has 1 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (6) damp, dampish, moist

(slightly wet; "clothes damp with perspiration"; "a moist breeze"; "eyes moist with tears")