verb Download 🔗Share To dampen; to make moderately wet Examples : "to damp cloth" weather nature environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull. Examples : "The heavy rain damped our plans for a picnic. " action energy physics condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy). Examples : "The car's new shock absorbers damped the bumps on the road, providing a smoother ride. " physics electronics energy technical machine technology sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of an extinguished fire) stopped from smouldering and reigniting by the application of water Examples : "The damped embers, soaked with water, ensured the campfire wouldn't reignite overnight. " environment disaster nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of a linear dynamic system) Possessing a nonzero damping ratio. Examples : "The swing set's damped motion meant it slowed down quickly after only a few pushes. " physics technical system Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading