dashpot

As nouns the difference between damper and dashpot

is that damper is something that damps or checks while dashpot is a mechanical damping device consisting of a piston that moves through a viscous fluid (usually oil); used, in conjunction with a spring, in shock absorbers.

As an adjective damper

is comparative of damp.

As nouns the difference between washpot and dashpot

is that washpot is a pot which holds water for washing while dashpot is a mechanical damping device consisting of a piston that moves through a viscous fluid (usually oil); used, in conjunction with a spring, in shock absorbers.