Synonyms for

Damper

Verb / ˈdæmpɜ: / Another word for damper — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a device that controls the flow of air or gas in a machine or a fireplace

Synonyms & similar words

dampish moist muffler damp valve regulator flap shutter gate control adjuster stopper plug choke throttle restrictor baffle screen curtain blind louvre barrier divider partition

Example sentences

  1. The damper on the oven kept the heat inside.
  2. Dad adjusted the damper on the furnace to make the room warmer.
  3. The mechanic fixed the damper on the car engine.
  4. The damper on the piano helped control the volume of the music.
  5. The chimney sweep opened the damper to clean the chimney.

Quotes

  • She felt like a dampened fire, unable to roar into a proper blaze. - Lisa Kleypas
  • You can't keep a good man down, but you can damper his spirits and make him feel that he is worthless. - Jeffrey Archer
  • The rain didn't dampen their spirits, but it did damper their clothes. - Unknown

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