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a device on a musical instrument that deadens or softens its tone
the pianist used the damper pedal on the piano for the quiet passages
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What’s strange here are the dampers.
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Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Polestar says the performance pack has been popular with early customers, and while those with their own tools can adjust the dampers at home, a visit to the service centre is recommended.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Credit them with winning 10 games although losing three of their last four and blowing a chance to win the ACC championship and get into the playoff put a huge damper on the season.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
Other mechanical changes include new dampers that Porsche says will provide a smoother ride and more control.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Polestar says the performance pack has been popular with early customers, and while those with their own tools can adjust the dampers at home, a visit to the service centre is recommended.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Credit them with winning 10 games although losing three of their last four and blowing a chance to win the ACC championship and get into the playoff put a huge damper on the season.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
Other mechanical changes include new dampers that Porsche says will provide a smoother ride and more control.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for damper
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“Damper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damper. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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