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silencer

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si·lenc·er  (sln-sr)
n.
One that silences, especially a device attached to the muzzle of a firearm to muffle the sound of firing.

silencer
Noun
any device designed to reduce noise, for example one fitted to the exhaust system of a motor vehicle or one fitted to the muzzle of a gun
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.silencer - short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing
tube, tubing - conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
2.silencersilencer - a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
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
Translations
silencer [ˈsaɪlnsəʳ] n (on gun), (BRIT) (AUT) → silenciador m
silencer [ˈsaɪlənsəʳ] n (Brit) (on gun), (Aut) → silencieux m
silencer [ˈsaɪlənsəʳ] silence n (on gun) → Schalldämpfer m;
(Brit) (Aut) → Auspufftopf m
silencer [ˈsaɪlənsəʳ] n (on gun), (BRIT ) (AUT) → silenziatore m


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