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Meanings of damp in English
Synonyms
Examples for "dampness"
Examples for "dampness"
1
This technology was originally used to protect flat panel televisions from dampness.
2
The dampness of his cell has chilled the ardor of the heart.
3
The dampness makes the scales close and starts the seed to sprouting.
4
The warmth of a large fire took the dampness from the room.
5
But he had to be careful about the dampness in wet weather.
1
In the President's opinion, the key to a good cake was moistness.
2
In fact, she could feel moistness seeping from inside her onto his belly.
3
I obeyed, and was aware of a sensation of cool moistness.
4
It gradually disappears into the dough, infusing the interior with flavor and moistness.
5
According to him its outstanding characteristics were heat, moistness and stickiness.
Usage of damp in English
1
The family say the house is damp and unsafe for their children.
2
Food was paltry and hygienic conditions often dismal in damp overcrowded cells.
3
Silverfish only thrive in damp conditions, so they're fairly easy to control.
4
I bring coffee,' she said firmly, and took the damp bundle away.
5
The street lamps were alight; the rays glittered on the damp pavements.
6
Bob's three-year-old daughter developed asthma as a result of the damp houses.
7
TIP: Apply foundation with a damp Beautyblender for a smooth, natural finish.
8
The night air felt damp in Evi's nostrils; rain wasn't far away.
9
There were the marks made by the tires in the damp earth.
10
Her hair hung in damp strings; her eyes were red with crying.
11
Horrified, Hendel charged ahead, reaching the damp stone steps and stopping short.
12
Once in the village road the damp raw air revived her greatly.
13
He gripped the damp rail harder, fighting the urge to ask more.
14
On the occasion in question the air was very still and damp.
15
The photograph was stained with age and damp; deep, too, in dust.
16
I know the house is considered damp; by the Precincts, I mean.
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Canada
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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