damper

Words with a similar base: damper

'damper'

[damper.n.01] as in: a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace

'damper'

[damper.n.02] as in: a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations

'damper'

[damper.n.03] as in: a depressing restraint

Examples:
rain put a damper on our picnic plans

'damper'

[damp.s.01] as in: slightly wet

Examples:
clothes damp with perspiration
a moist breeze
eyes moist with tears

Origins

					damper (English)
├── -er (English)
│   ├── -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -eren (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -or (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ra (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── damp (English)

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