Damper

A damper is a device that deadens, restrains, or depresses.

Damper may refer to: Dashpot, a type of hydraulic or mechanical damper,
Shock absorber (British or technical use: damper), a mechanical device designed to dissipate kinetic energy
In electronics, a kind of diode, intended to absorb energy peaks, normally generated by inductive circuitry

In music: A device in various keyboard instruments for deadening the vibrations of the strings
A mute for various brass instruments, see: Mute (music)
A damper or sustain pedal, a device that mutes musical tones, particularly in stringed instruments

In structures: Damper (mast), a device that damps oscillation in radio masts and towers for better protection against storms
Tuned mass damper, a device mounted in structures to prevent discomfort, damage or structural failure by vibration
Damper (flow), a mechanical device in a duct or chimney that regulates airflow

Damper may also refer to: Damper (food), soda bread of the Australian Outback
Damper (HVAC), HVAC terminology

See also

Damping