Definition of damp

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Damp (n.) A gaseous product, formed in coal mines, old wells, pints, etc..

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Moisture :: Moisture (n.) That which moistens or makes damp or wet; exuding fluid; liquid in small quantity.
Thermostat :: Thermostat (n.) A self-acting apparatus for regulating temperature by the unequal expansion of different metals, liquids, or gases by heat, as in opening or closing the damper of a stove, or the like, as the heat becomes greater or less than is desired..
Fur :: Fur (v. t.) To nail small strips of board or larger scantling upon, in order to make a level surface for lathing or boarding, or to provide for a space or interval back of the plastered or boarded surface, as inside an outer wall, by way of protection against damp..
Rafty :: Rafty (a.) Damp; musty.
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..
Humid :: Humid (a.) Containing sensible moisture; damp; moist; as, a humidair or atmosphere; somewhat wet or watery; as, humid earth; consisting of water or vapor..
Pedal :: Pedal (a.) A lever or key acted on by the foot, as in the pianoforte to raise the dampers, or in the organ to open and close certain pipes; a treadle, as in a lathe or a bicycle..
Stythy :: Stythe (n.) Choke damp.
Muck :: Muck (n.) Vegetable mold mixed with earth, as found in low, damp places and swamps..
Air :: Air (n.) To expose to heat, for the purpose of expelling dampness, or of warming; as, to air linen; to air liquors..
Show :: Show (n.) A pale blue flame, at the top of a candle flame, indicating the presence of fire damp..
Fizgig :: Fizgig (n.) A firework, made of damp powder, which makes a fizzing or hissing noise when it explodes..
Dampish :: Dampish (a.) Moderately damp or moist.
Dampening :: Dampening (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Dampe.
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..
Dampy :: Dampy (a.) Dejected; gloomy; sorrowful.
Savanna :: Savanna (n.) A tract of level land covered with the vegetable growth usually found in a damp soil and warm climate, -- as grass or reeds, -- but destitute of trees..
Damp :: Damp (n.) Moisture; humidity; fog; fogginess; vapor.
Muggy :: Muggy (superl.) Moist; damp; moldy; as, muggy straw..
Choke Damp :: Choke damp () See Carbonic acid, under Carbonic..
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