World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesशॉक absorber
Native Script:शॉक एब्जॉर्बर
Pronunciation / Transliteration: shok absorber
"यह यंत्र झटकों को कम करने का काम करता है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A mechanical device that reduces or absorbs the energy of sudden movements, shocks, or vibrations.
"The car's new shock absorbers act as an effective damper against rough terrain." - 2
An adjustable plate or valve for controlling the draft or flow of air in a furnace, stove, or fireplace.
"Make sure to open the flue damper before lighting a fire in the fireplace."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the verb 'damp', stemming from Middle English 'dampe' meaning to stifle or suffocate, with roots in Proto-Germanic and Middle Low German. Historically used in mechanical and architectural contexts from the 16th century onward to denote devices that reduce vibration, sound, or airflow.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Damper"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Damper" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
amortisseur
Transliteration: amortisseur
"L'amortisseur réduit les vibrations sur les routes inégales."
Dämpfer
Transliteration: Dämpfer
"Die Niederlage war ein echter Dämpfer für das Team."
ammortizzatore
Transliteration: ammortizzatore
"L'ammortizzatore assorbe i colpi della strada."
amortiguador
Transliteration: amortiguador
"El amortiguador suaviza el viaje en terrenos difíciles."
amortecedor
Transliteration: amortecedor
"O amortecedor absorve os impactos da estrada."
शॉक absorber
Transliteration: shok absorber
Script: शॉक एब्जॉर्बर
"यह यंत्र झटकों को कम करने का काम करता है।"
阻尼器
Transliteration: zǔ ní qì
"这个阻尼器能有效减少机械振动。"
댐퍼
Transliteration: daempeo
"이 댐퍼는 진동을 줄이는 데 도움이 됩니다."
ダンパー
Transliteration: danpā
"ダンパーが車の振動を吸収します。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Hindi termsA manufactured product containing vitamins, intended to supplement one's diet and make up for nutritional deficiencies.
Revealing significant information, often without being intentional; striking or effective.
A person who practices the art or technique of lithography, producing printed material from a flat stone or metal plate.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Damper"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.