Definition of: damp

(damp) noun
1. A moderate degree of moisture; dampness; fog; mist.
2. Foul air; poisonous gas, occurring especially in coal mines.
3. Depression of spirits, or that which produces it.
—adjective
1. Somewhat wet; moist.
2. Dejected.
—v.t.
1. To moisten; make damp.
2. To check or discourage (energy, ardor, etc.).
3. Music To check the vibrations of (a string, etc.); deaden.
4. To bank, as a fire.
5. Physics To reduce the amplitude of (a series of waves). [<MDu., vapor, steam]
—damp′ly adverb
—damp′ness noun