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