26984 words

damp

3 definitions • 7 examples
1
slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable:

Examples:

The grass is still damp.
This shirt still feels a bit damp.
It was a damp, misty morning.
2
water in the air, in the walls of a house, etc., usually with harmful or unpleasant effects:

Examples:

Repointing mortar is vital to prevent damp in walls.
the damp The damp is bad for his asthma.
3
slightly wet, esp. in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable:

Examples:

damp socks
a cold, damp day

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