Plural for a person or thing that has a subduing or inhibiting effect
“The recent dramatic change in the weather conditions put a bit of a damper on the holiday weekend and, although the inns and restaurants were fairly busy, there were a lot less visitors about than there would have been.”
Plural for device that reduces noise or muffles sound
“The sound engineer installed a damper in the concert venue to ensure the music would be crystal clear and free from unwanted echoes.”
Plural for a damper is a device that controls, regulates, or stops the flow or movement of something
“The engineer adjusted the damper to regulate the airflow in the ventilation system.”
Plural for a person who is habitually gloomy, sullen or miserable
Plural for a negative consequence or downside of a given course of action
Plural for a device in a piano that reduces sound by placing a damper on the strings
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