DAMP
/dæmp/
9
Scrabble
11
WWF
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Definition
/dæmp/
noun
- Moisture; humidity; dampness.
- Fog; fogginess; vapor.
- Dejection or depression; something that spoils a positive emotion (such as enjoyment, satisfaction, expectation or courage) or a desired activity.
verb
- To dampen; to make moderately wet“to damp cloth”
- To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.
- To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).
adjective
- In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.“The lawn was still damp so we decided not to sit down.”
- Despondent; dispirited, downcast.
- Permitting the possession of alcoholic beverages, but not their sale.
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: DAMP-S
