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damp

The correct spelling is damp.

How to pronounce damp

/dæmp/
noun

IPA: /dæmp/

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The correct spelling is damp. Moisture; humidity; dampness. For example: "to damp cloth"

Usage Examples

to damp cloth

The lawn was still damp so we decided not to sit down.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Moisture; humidity; dampness.
  2. 2.Fog; fogginess; vapor.
  3. 3.Dejection or depression; something that spoils a positive emotion (such as enjoyment, satisfaction, expectation or courage) or a desired activity.
  4. 4.A gaseous product, formed in coal mines, old wells, pits, etc.

verb

  1. 1.To dampen; to make moderately wet
  2. 2.To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.
  3. 3.To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).

adjective

  1. 1.In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
  2. 2.Despondent; dispirited, downcast.
  3. 3.Permitting the possession of alcoholic beverages, but not their sale.

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