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silencer

/ silencer /

noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1

a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise

Type of:

acoustic device

Has parts:

exhaust exhaust system

Derived:

muffle mute dull damp dampen

noun Sense 2

short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing

Type of:

tube tubing

Derived:

hush quieten silence still shut up

Semantic Complexity

55%

Sense Count

2

Total Synonyms

0

Total Relationships

15

Times Searched

19

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Related Words

acoustic device tube tubing