muf·fler (m f l r)n. 1. A heavy scarf worn around the neck for warmth. 2. A device that absorbs noise, especially one used with an internal-combustion engine. |
muffler [ˈmʌflə]
n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) a thick scarf, collar, etc.
2. (Engineering / Automotive Engineering) the US and Canadian name for silencer [1]
3. something that muffles
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  muffler - a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noiseacoustic device - a device for amplifying or transmitting sound exhaust system, exhaust - system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged |
| 2. | muffler - a scarf worn around the neck scarf - a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration | |
| 3. | muffler - a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations damper block, piano damper - damper consisting of a small felted block that drops onto a piano string to stop its vibration dash-pot - a mechanical damper; the vibrating part is attached to a piston that moves in a chamber filled with liquid device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" cushion, shock absorber, shock - a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses; "the old car needed a new set of shocks" |
Translations
muffler [ˈmʌfləʳ] N
1. (= scarf) → bufanda f
2. (Mus) → sordina f
3. (US) (Aut) → silenciador m, mofle m (LAm)
muffler
n
(= scarf) → (dicker) Schal
(Tech) → Schalldämpfer m; (US Aut) → Auspuff(topf) m
muffler [ˈmʌfləʳ] n (scarf) → sciarpa (pesante) (Am) (Aut) → marmitta; (on motorbike) → silenziatore m
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