noun🔗ShareMoisture; humidity; dampness."The old basement had damps on the walls, making it feel cold and unpleasant. "environmentweatherconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFog; fogginess; vapor."The morning air was thick with damps, making it hard to see the road. "weathernatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDejection or depression; something that spoils a positive emotion (such as enjoyment, satisfaction, expectation or courage) or a desired activity."The constant rain put a real damps on our camping trip, making everything muddy and uncomfortable. "mindemotionnegativeattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA gaseous product, formed in coal mines, old wells, pits, etc."The old coal mine was abandoned years ago due to the danger of damps and potential explosions. "geologychemistrysubstanceenvironmentdisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo dampen; to make moderately wet"to damp cloth"weatherenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull."The constant rain damps our plans for a picnic. "actionenergyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy)."The engineer used a special material to damp the vibrations from the machinery, making the workshop quieter. "energyphysicselectronicstechnologysoundmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
