Damper vs. Hamper
Difference Between Damper and Hamper
Dampernoun
Something that damps or checks:
Hampernoun
A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals
a hamper of winea clothes hamperan oyster hamper, which contains two bushelsDampernoun
A valve or movable plate in the flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check or regulate the draught of air.
Hampernoun
A wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry (from clothes hamper), as opposed to a covered wicker basket which is a true hamper
Dampernoun
A contrivance (sordine), as in a pianoforte, to deaden vibrations; or, as in other pieces of mechanism, to check some action at a particular time.
Hampernoun
A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
Dampernoun
Something that kills the mood.
Hampernoun
(nautical) Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.
Dampernoun
A device that decreases the oscillations of a system.
Hamperverb
(transitive) To put into a hamper.
Competition pigeons are hampered for the truck trip to the point of release where the race back starts.Dampernoun
Bread made from a basic recipe of flour, water, milk, and salt, but without yeast.
Hamperverb
(transitive) To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle
Dampernoun
a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace
Hamperverb
To impede in motion or progress.
Dampernoun
a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations
Hampernoun
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
Dampernoun
a depressing restraint;
rain put a damper on our picnic plansHampernoun
a basket usually with a cover
Hamperverb
prevent the progress or free movement of;
He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weatherthe imperilist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countriesHamperverb
put at a disadvantage;
The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements
