verb🔗ShareTo dampen; to make moderately wet"to damp cloth"weatherenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull."The heavy curtains are damping the noise from the busy street outside. "physicsenergytechnologyscienceChat 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 shock absorbers are damping the bumps in the road, providing a smoother ride. "physicselectronicstechnologyenergysignalsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe reduction in the magnitude of oscillations by the dissipation of energy"The door closer's damping prevented the door from slamming shut loudly. "physicsenergysoundfrequencytechnologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe stabilization of a physical system by reducing oscillation"The damping of the swinging motion in the classroom helped the students focus on their work. "physicstechnologysystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
