äänenvaimennin — meaning in English

English meaning

• muffle noun Anything that mutes or deadens sound.
• muffler noun (US) The part of a car's exhaust system that reduces engine noise.
• silencer noun A device fitted to a gun barrel to reduce the noise of firing.

Senses

äänenvaimennin is used for these senses in English:

• muffler (US, automotive) A part of the exhaust pipe of a car that dampens the noise the engine produces.

muffle — full definition

1. noun Anything that mutes or deadens sound.
2. noun A warm piece of clothing for the hands.
3. noun A boxing glove.
4. noun A kiln or furnace, often electric, with no direct flames (a muffle furnace)

muffler — full definition

1. noun (US) The part of a car's exhaust system that reduces engine noise.
2. noun A thick scarf worn around the neck for warmth.

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