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English noun: muffler | |||
| 1. | muffler (artifact) a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise | ||
| Synonyms | silencer | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | acoustic device | ||
| Part meronym | exhaust, exhaust system | ||
| 2. | muffler (artifact) a scarf worn around the neck | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | scarf | ||
| 3. | muffler (artifact) a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations | ||
| Synonyms | damper | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | device | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | cushion, damper block, dash-pot, piano damper, shock, shock absorber | ||
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