English Explanatory Dictionary

muffler

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something or someone that muffles.
  2. A part of the exhaust pipe of a car that dampens the noise the engine produces.
  3. An accessory for a firearm that lessens the noise at the muzzle.
  4. A type of scarf.
  5. A gas mask.

Pronunciation

/ˈmʌflɚ/ en-us-muffler.ogg

Word forms

muffler mufflers

Etymology

From muffle + -er.

Synonyms

silencer suppressor

Antonyms

loudener

Related words

catalytic converter exhaust pipe tailpipe sidepipe manifold header

Derived words

muffler bearing mufflered muffler furnace mufflerless
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