Definitions for: Damper


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



Webster (1913) Definition: Damp"er, n.
That which damps or checks; as:
(a) 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.
(b) A contrivance, as in a pianoforte, to deaden vibrations;
or, as in other pieces of mechanism, to check some action
at a particular time.

Nor did Sabrina's presence seem to act as any
damper at the modest little festivities. --W.
Black.

Synonyms: muffler

See Also: chimney, cushion, damper block, dash-pot, device, piano damper, plate, restraint, shock, shock absorber

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