plural dampers
1
: a flat piece of metal in a fireplace, furnace, etc., that controls the amount of air that can enter
Close the damper.
2
: a small piece of wood inside a piano that is covered with cloth and that stops the movement of a piano string
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“Damper.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/damper. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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