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[ noun ] a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations

Synonyms

muffler

Related terms

device shock_absorber damper_block dash-pot muffle

2
[ noun ] a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace

Related terms

plate chimney

3
[ noun ] a depressing restraint

Examples

"rain put a damper on our picnic plans"

Related terms

restraint damp

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Rhymes with

pamper tamper dumper camper stamper hamper scamper bumper lumper jumper temper distemper whimper simper shrimper whimper

Phonetic and Homophones

D AE1 M P ER0

Similar Spelling

Dampeer Dampier dumper

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