demper — meaning in English

English meaning

• damper noun Something that spoils an otherwise good mood or occasion.
• muffler noun (US) The part of a car's exhaust system that reduces engine noise.
• silencer noun A device fitted to a gun barrel to reduce the noise of firing.

Senses

demper is used for these senses in English:

• damper A contrivance (sordine), as in a pianoforte, to deaden vibrations; or, as in other pieces of mechanism, to check some action at a particular time.
• muffler (US, automotive) A part of the exhaust pipe of a car that dampens the noise the engine produces.
• silencer An attachment to a gun that reduces the sound it emits.

damper — full definition

1. noun Something that spoils an otherwise good mood or occasion.
2. noun A metal plate or valve inside a fireplace, stove, or duct that controls airflow.
3. noun A device that reduces vibration or shock in a mechanical system.

muffler — full definition

1. noun (US) The part of a car's exhaust system that reduces engine noise.
2. noun A thick scarf worn around the neck for warmth.

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