Her constant complaining was putting a damper on the team's excitement before the final match.

After the retrofit, each corner of the high-rise was fitted with a viscous damper to dissipate seismic energy and protect the structure.

During the renovation, the technician discovered that a fire damper in the ceiling duct was corroded and needed replacement.

The engineer inspected the fire dampers in the ventilation shaft before the building inspection.

The engineers installed viscous dampers along the bridge to reduce vibrations during storms.

The sudden rain showers really put a damper on the outdoor concert.

The damperless chimney allowed smoke to seep into the living room during the storm.