Damp
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British pronunciation/dˈæmp/
American pronunciation/ˈdæmp/

Definição e Significado de "damp"

01

úmido, mofado

slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way
damp definition and meaning
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The towel felt damp after being left out in the humid bathroom.
Her clothes became damp from the light drizzle during the walk.
02

abatido, desanimado

having a state of low spirits or feeling downcast
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He felt damp after hearing the disappointing news.
The team's damp mood was noticeable after their defeat.
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umidade, condensação

having a slight amount of moisture
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The damp in the air made the morning feel chilly.
I could feel the damp on my clothes after walking in the rain.
02

um abalo, um desânimo

a setback that reduces enthusiasm or joy
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The unexpected rain put a damp on their outdoor plans.
His negative comments acted as a damp to her excitement.
03

gás perigoso, índex de gases

a gas, such as black damp or firedamp, that can be harmful, especially in mining
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Miners were warned about the presence of damp in the tunnels.
She wore a mask to protect herself from the effects of the damp.
to damp
01

abafou, domou

to reduce the intensity of a fire by limiting the air supply
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He damped the fire for the night to keep it manageable.
As the evening went on, she damped the flames to preserve the embers.
02

atenuar, sufocar

to suppress or lessen the intensity of an emotion
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He attempted to damp his excitement when he heard the news.
She tried to damp her anger during the meeting.
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abafar, amortecer

to make a sound quieter or less intense
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The sudden change in mood damped her voice, making it barely audible.
He damped his voice to avoid disturbing the others during the serious discussion.
04

umedecer, moisturar

to make something slightly moist
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She damped the cloth before wiping down the table.
The gardener damped the soil to prepare for planting.
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umidificar, encharcar

to transition from dry to moist
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The ground began to damp after the morning rain.
The fabric will damp if left outside too long.
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