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damper Definition

damper (dampər)

noun

  1. anything that deadens or depresses
  2. a movable plate or valve in the flue of a stove or furnace, for controlling the draft
  3. a device to check vibration in the strings of a stringed keyboard instrument
  4. a device for lessening the oscillation of a magnetic needle, a moving coil, etc.

Etymology: see damp

damper Idioms

put a damper on

to depress, inhibit, lessen, etc.; dampen the worsening economy has put a damper on new construction
damper Synonyms

damper

n.

damper Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • steer: Note: cable operated rear brake, rearsets, steering damper, silencer, front brake, no dynamo.
  • adjust: Adjusting the steering damper helped a little but the problem was still there.
  • put: News Westward swirling clouds of dust from the Sahara Desert might be putting a damper on Atlantic Ocean.. .
  • spring: Further data are provided on basic elements, such as springs, dampers and rigid bodies.
  • tune: Good practice in the use of the layered treatments and tuned dampers is discussed and illustrated in particular cases.

Adjective modifier

  • telescopic: Oil filled Koni telescopic dampers mount directly to plates located at the original damper mounting positions.
  • viscous: Damping is included by attaching a viscous damper to the mass.
  • hydraulic: Their solution was the fitting of one of their hydraulic dampers; model HB 28 to every trap door.
  • rotary: For upgrades and where internal space is at a premium, a lever arm rotary damper can be adopted.
  • adjustable: Tell me more NEW Updated graphics Patent pending adjustable damper with FIT cartridge.
  • rear: Rear dampers are also prone to a short life.

Modifies a noun

  • actuator: The first phase covered the replacement of damper actuators for ventilation applications.
  • spindle: To remove the damper spindle you should take Moto Guzzi Special tool 10 90 48 00.
  • setting: Is there a damper setting where I will perform best?

Noun used with modifier

  • steering: Then you spot the fully polished steering damper with chromed rod fixed to the steering head with an aluminum clamp.
  • flue: The fire is then controlled by using the secondary air vents and flue damper only.
  • vibration: The motor holder consists of a rubber part at the center to act as a vibration damper.
  • friction: Morris axles and brakes were used, special springs made, and racy Hartford friction dampers fitted at the rear.
  • lever: This involved changing from lever arm dampers with coil springs to telescopic dampers and torsion bars.
  • rubber: To ensure smooth transmission of power while maintaining the desired direct power delivery feeling, the rear wheel uses iron rubber dampers.

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