muffler (redirected from mufflers)

muf·fler  (mflr)

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.

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muffler

Noun

1. Brit a thick scarf worn for warmth

2. a device to deaden sound, esp. one on a car exhaust; silencer

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	muffler - a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise silencer acoustic 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 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 (= scarf) → bufanda;

(US) (AUT) → silenciador m;

(on motorbike) → silenciador m; mofle m

muffler [ˈmʌfləʳ] n (= scarf) → cache-nez m inv;

(US) (Aut) → silencieux m

muffler [ˈmʌfləʳ] muffle n (US) (Aut) → Auspufftopf m;

(scarf) → dicker Schal m

muffler [ˈmʌfləʳ] n (scarf) → sciarpa (pesante);

(US ) (AUT) → marmitta;

(on motorbike) → silenziatore m