muffler

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌflɚ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
  2. noun a scarf worn around the neck
  3. noun a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations

Etymology

From muffle + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

silencer

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
acoustic device

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