Assertion: damper | /r/ObjectUse | used as means
Facets:
value: often
type: TEMPORAL
value: metaphorically
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: NFPA 105 is the standard which prescribes the minimum requirements for smoke door assemblies and smoke dampers that are used as a means to restrict the flow of smoke though openings to provide safety to life and protection of property.
text: In this sense, damper is often used metaphorically, especially in the phrase put a damper on, which means discourage, diminish, or suppress.