DAMPING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of DAMPING
To dampen; to make moderately wet
"to damp cloth"
To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.
To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).
The reduction in the magnitude of oscillations by the dissipation of energy
The stabilization of a physical system by reducing oscillation
Examples of DAMPING in a Sentence
- "to damp cloth"
Word Details
Is DAMPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DAMPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DAMPING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for DAMPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | a | m | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DAMPING
93 words from the letters in DAMPING
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How to Use DAMPING in Word Games
DAMPING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DAMPING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DAMPING to find 93 additional valid words.