damper
Flue airflow regulator
A damper is a device that reduces or controls intensity.
In a fireplace or furnace, a damper is a movable plate that regulates airflow.
A piano's dampers are felt pads that stop string vibration.
Figuratively, to put a damper on something is to diminish enthusiasm or spoil the mood: The rain put a damper on our picnic plans.
Fluid flow controller
- louversAngled slats for airflow
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- ductworkHVAC distribution channels
flue · register · grille · diffuser · baffle · thermostat · motorized · zone
Recoiling metal spiral
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- shock absorberImpact-dampening suspension component
- pistonReciprocating cylinder component
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
hydraulic · pneumatic · oscillation · cushion · recoil · buffer · snubber · dashpot
Preventing noise transmission
- mufflingReducing sound intensity
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- silencerSound-dampening gun attachment
- attenuationGradual intensity reduction
deadening · vibration · resonance · echo · noise · quiet · frequency · decibel
One who dampens merriment
- spoilsportOne who dampens others' enjoyment
- buzzkillFun-spoiling person or thing
- wet blanketOne who discourages others
- discouragementLoss of confidence
disappointment · setback · gloom · downer · party-pooper · inhibition · chill · bummer
Raised road margin
- inhibitTo restrain or hinder
- suppressForcibly put an end to
- stifleSuppress or restrain
- quellForcibly end unrest
subdue · check · temper · moderate · constrain · limit · impede · hamper
Outdoor fire for gathering
- outbackRemote interior wilderness
- bushcraftWilderness survival skill set
- AustralianFrom the southern continent
- soda breadChemically leavened loaf
unleavened · swag · stockman · droving · coals · ashes · colonial
valve
Fluid flow controller
- louversAngled slats for airflow
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
ductwork · flue · register · grille · diffuser · baffle · thermostat · motorized · zone · actuator
spring
Recoiling metal spiral
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- shock absorberImpact-dampening suspension component
- pistonReciprocating cylinder component
suspension · hydraulic · pneumatic · oscillation · cushion · recoil · buffer · snubber · dashpot · absorber
soundproofing
Preventing noise transmission
- mufflingReducing sound intensity
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- silencerSound-dampening gun attachment
attenuation · deadening · vibration · resonance · echo · noise · quiet · frequency · decibel · buffering
killjoy
One who dampens merriment
- spoilsportOne who dampens others' enjoyment
- buzzkillFun-spoiling person or thing
- wet blanketOne who discourages others
discouragement · disappointment · setback · gloom · downer · party-pooper · inhibition · chill · bummer · rain on parade
curb
Raised road margin
quell · subdue · check · temper · moderate · constrain · limit · impede · hamper · diminish
campfire
Outdoor fire for gathering
- outbackRemote interior wilderness
- bushcraftWilderness survival skill set
- AustralianFrom the southern continent
soda bread · unleavened · swag · stockman · droving · coals · ashes · colonial
piano
Keyed percussion instrument
hammer · strings · soundboard · mute · soft pedal · keys · tone · resonance
humidity
Moisture in atmosphere
- wetnessState of being soaked
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- dewOvernight surface condensation
clamminess · mugginess · sogginess · mildew · mustiness · soggy · moist · humid
- weather comparativeshotter, colder, wetter, drier, windier
- steam powersteam, steam power, steam engine, steam engines, steam turbine
- damping
- train partsbogie, truck, trucks, wheel, wheelset
- valvesball valve, butterfly valve, gate valve, check valve, stop valve
- Australasiakangaroo, koala, Sydney, Melbourne, outback
damperspur
Incentive or heel device
stimulus · encouragement · boost · motivation · catalyst
damperkindling
Material for starting fires
accelerant · bellows · fuel · tinder · stoker
damperamplifier
Signal-strengthening electronic device
resonator · sustain pedal · reverberator · echo chamber · loudspeaker
- put a damper onReduce enthusiasm or enjoyment
- damp clothMoistened fabric for wiping
- damp air
- damp skin
- putting a damper onDiminishing enthusiasm or enjoyment
- damp earth
damp, dampen, dampness, damped, damping, dampener, dampish, dampers, damps