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Muffler

Muffler Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Muffler? [n] a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations [n] a scarf worn around the neck [n] a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise Synonyms \| Synonyms for Muffler: damper \| silencer Related Terms \| Find terms related to Muffler: accelerator \| acoustic tile \| alternator \| ammeter \| antiknock \| baffler \| band \| bandanna \| bearings \| bertha \| boa \| bonnet \| boot \| bowtie \| brake \| bucket seat \| bumper \| button-down collar \| camshaft \| carburetor \| celluloid collar \| chassis \| choke \| choker \| clerical collar \| cloak \| clutch \| collar \| comforter \| connecting rod \| convertible top \| cover \| cowl \| crank \| crankcase \| crankshaft \| cravat \| cushion \| cutout \| cylinder \| cylinder head \| damp \| dampener \| damper \| dash \| dashboard \| differential \| disguise \| distributor \| dog collar \| exhaust \| exhaust pipe \| facade \| fan \| fender \| flywheel \| four-in-hand \| fur \| gag \| gear \| gearbox \| gearshift \| generator \| guimpe \| guise \| headlight \| headrest \| hood \| horn \| hushcloth \| ignition \| intake \| kerchief \| manifold \| masquerade \| muffle \| mute \| muzzle \| neckband \| neckcloth \| neckerchief \| neckpiece \| necktie \| parking light \| PCV valve \| piston \| plunging neckline \| power brakes \| power steering \| quietener \| radiator \| rear-view mirror \| Roman collar \| ruff \| scarf \| seat belt \| shawl \| shock absorber \| silence cloth \| silencer \| soft pedal \| sordine \| sordino \| sound-absorbing material \| soundproofing \| soundproofing insulation \| sourdine \| spark plug \| speedometer \| springs \| starter \| steering wheel \| stock \| stole \| tallith \| tie \| tippet \| top \| transmission \| tucker \| universal \| valve \| veil \| veneer \| windscreen \| windshield \| wrap See Also \| acoustic device \| cushion \| damper block \| dash-pot \| device \| exhaust \| exhaust system \| piano damper \| scarf \| shock \| shock absorber Muffler In Webster's Dictionary \Muf"fler\, n. 1. Anything used in muffling; esp., a scarf for protecting the head and neck in cold weather; a tippet. Fortune is painted blind, with a muffler above her eyes. --Shak. 2. (Mus.) A cushion for terminating or softening a note made by a stringed instrument with a keyboard. 3. A kind of mitten or boxing glove, esp. when stuffed. 4. One who muffles. \Muf"fler\, n. (Mach.) Any of various devices to deaden the noise of escaping gases or vapors, as a tube filled with obstructions, through which the exhaust gases of an internal-combustion engine, as on an automobile, are passed (called also {silencer}).

Muffler Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Muffler?

[n] a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations
[n] a scarf worn around the neck
[n] a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise

Synonyms | Synonyms for Muffler: damper | silencer

Muffler In Webster's Dictionary

\Muf"fler\, n.
1. Anything used in muffling; esp., a scarf for protecting
   the head and neck in cold weather; a tippet.

         Fortune is painted blind, with a muffler above her
         eyes.                                 --Shak.

2. (Mus.) A cushion for terminating or softening a note made
   by a stringed instrument with a keyboard.

3. A kind of mitten or boxing glove, esp. when stuffed.

4. One who muffles.


\Muf"fler\, n. (Mach.)
Any of various devices to deaden the noise of escaping gases
or vapors, as a tube filled with obstructions, through which
the exhaust gases of an internal-combustion engine, as on an
automobile, are passed (called also {silencer}).

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