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['dæmpə(r)]1) (in fireplace, stove) valvola f. di tiraggio2) mus. elettron. mecc. smorzatore m.••* * *1) (something which lessens the strength of enthusiasm, interest etc: Her presence cast a damper on the proceedings.) doccia fredda2) (a movable plate for controlling the draught eg in a stove.) valvola di tiraggio* * *damper /ˈdæmpə(r)/n.1 cosa scoraggiante; doccia fredda (fig.): to put a damper on st., guastare il piacere di qc.: Rain put a damper on our picnic plans, la pioggia ci ha guastato il piacere del picnic in programma; I hate to put a damper on things, but …, detesto fare il guastafeste, ma …3 (mecc., elettron.) smorzatore: vibration damper, smorzatore di vibrazioni; ( di motocicletta) steering damper, frenasterzo5 (autom., mecc.) ammortizzatore7 (Austral.) grosso pane non lievitato cotto nella cenere.* * *['dæmpə(r)]1) (in fireplace, stove) valvola f. di tiraggio2) mus. elettron. mecc. smorzatore m.••
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