Damper ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Damper ( noun )

1. A device for damping or lessening vibrations, sound, or fire.
2. A device for regulating the draft in a chimney or furnace.

Origin:

From the middle english word dampere, meaning "something that dampens or lessens".

Examples:

1. The piano had a damper that muffled the sound of the strings.
2. The car had a damper that reduced the vibrations on the road.
3. The furnace had a damper that controlled the airflow.
4. The chimney had a damper that prevented the smoke from coming into the room.
5. The silencer had a damper that decreased the noise of the engine.

(As a verb)

Damper ( verb )

1. A device for damping or lessening vibrations, sound, or fire.
2. A device for regulating the draft in a chimney or furnace.

Origin:

From the middle english word dampere, meaning "something that dampens or lessens".

Examples:

1. The piano had a damper that muffled the sound of the strings.
2. The car had a damper that reduced the vibrations on the road.
3. The furnace had a damper that controlled the airflow.
4. The chimney had a damper that prevented the smoke from coming into the room.
5. The silencer had a damper that decreased the noise of the engine.