Definition of damp

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Damp (n.) Dejection; depression; cloud of the mind.

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Expire :: Expire (v. t.) To give forth insensibly or gently, as a fluid or vapor; to emit in minute particles; to exhale; as, the earth expires a damp vapor; plants expire odors..
Dampen :: Dampen (v. t.) To depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen.
Inhaler :: Inhaler (n.) A contrivance to filter, as air, in order to protect the lungs from inhaling damp or cold air, noxious gases, dust, etc.; also, the respiratory apparatus for divers..
Haze :: Haze (n.) Light vapor or smoke in the air which more or less impedes vision, with little or no dampness; a lack of transparency in the air; hence, figuratively, obscurity; dimness..
Choke Damp :: Choke damp () See Carbonic acid, under Carbonic..
Mould :: Mould (n.) A growth of minute fungi of various kinds, esp. those of the great groups Hyphomycetes, and Physomycetes, forming on damp or decaying organic matter..
Chokeberry :: Chokeberry (n.) The small apple-shaped or pear-shaped fruit of an American shrub (Pyrus arbutifolia) growing in damp thickets; also, the shrub..
Damp :: Damp (superl.) Dejected; depressed; sunk.
Smudge :: Smudge (n.) A heap of damp combustibles partially ignited and burning slowly, placed on the windward side of a house, tent, or the like, in order, by the thick smoke, to keep off mosquitoes or other insects..
Dampen :: Dampen (v. i.) To become damp; to deaden.
Water Rattler :: Water rattler () The diamond rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus); -- so called from its preference for damp places near water.
Damp :: Damp (n.) To put out, as fire; to depress or deject; to deaden; to cloud; to check or restrain, as action or vigor; to make dull; to weaken; to discourage..
Dampy :: Dampy (a.) Somewhat damp.
Clammy :: Clammy (Compar.) Having the quality of being viscous or adhesive; soft and sticky; glutinous; damp and adhesive, as if covered with a cold perspiration..
Damping :: Damping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Dam.
Moisten :: Moisten (v. t.) To make damp; to wet in a small degree.
Rather :: Rather (a.) In some degree; somewhat; as, the day is rather warm; the house is rather damp..
Harmonica :: Harmonica (n.) A musical instrument, consisting of a series of hemispherical glasses which, by touching the edges with the dampened finger, give forth the tones..
Muggy :: Muggy (superl.) Moist; damp; moldy; as, muggy straw..
Show :: Show (n.) A pale blue flame, at the top of a candle flame, indicating the presence of fire damp..
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