a metal plate in a chimney that can be moved to control the flow of air and make the fire burn faster or more slowly:
Damper
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That which damps or checks; as: (a) A valve or movable plate inthe flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check orregulate the draught of air. (b) A contrivance, as in a pianoforte,to deaden vibrations; or, as in other pieces of mechanism, to checksome action at a particular time.Nor did Sabrina's presence seem to act as any damper at the modestlittle festivities. W. Black.
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A word mainly used in Dublin,Ireland to acknowledge that a lady is quite pretty.
Damper meaning & definition 2 of Damper.
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part of a wood oven used to control cooking temperatures
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when a girl isnt quite wet enough, you like your own fingers inableing them to slide right on in
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A person or thing that has a subduing or inhibiting effect.
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A type of bread that is made out of [flour] and water and is cooked over a [camp fire]. Damper is typically eaten with jam, [marmalade] or butter.
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