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Dashpot

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dashpot"

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Word	Definition
dampernoun	Something that damps or checks:
dampenernoun	A device that moistens or dampens something.
viscous dampernoun	(architecture) a form of shock absorber designed to reduce structural damage to buildings caused by earthquakes
seismic dampernoun	A mechanical device to dissipate kinetic energy of seismic waves penetrating a building structure.
overdampernoun	(music) A damper located above the hammers in a piano.
diaphonenoun	A sound signal which produces sound by means of a slotted piston moved back and forth by compressed air.
underdampernoun	(music) A damper located beneath the hammers in a piano.
dropnoun	(also figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.
fire dampernoun	A damper which closes off an air duct automatically in the event of fire so as to restrict the passage of fire and smoke.
firedampernoun	Alternative form of fire damper. [A passive fire protection product used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ducts.]
dashernoun	A person who dashes; a fast runner.
d-holenoun	(music) A sound hole, shaped like the letter D, through the top surface of a string instrument.
dimmernoun	A rheostat that is used to vary the intensity of a domestic electric light
dizzynoun	(slang, automotive) A distributor (device in internal combustion engine).
dottlenoun	The still burning or wholly burnt tobacco plug in a pipe.
drop hammernoun	(mechanical engineering) A heavy weight that is raised and then allowed to drop, as used for piledriving and drop-forging.
dowsenoun	A surname.
disdrometernoun	An instrument used to measure the drop-size distribution and velocity of falling hydrometeors.
dynonoun	(informal) A dynamometer.
drip-feednoun	A device for dispensing liquids in a slow, regular stream of drops or very small quantities.