Muffler: meaning, definitions and examples

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muffler

[ ˈmʌflər ]

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car

A device on a motor vehicle for reducing noise from the exhaust gases.

Synonyms

exhaust, resonator, silencer

Examples of usage

The mechanic replaced the old muffler with a new one.
The muffler was damaged in the accident and needed to be repaired.

Translations

Translations of the word "muffler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 silencioso

🇮🇳 मफलर

🇩🇪 Schalldämpfer

🇮🇩 peredam

🇺🇦 глушник

🇵🇱 tłumik

🇯🇵 マフラー

🇫🇷 silencieux

🇪🇸 silenciador

🇹🇷 susturucu

🇰🇷 소음기

🇸🇦 كاتم الصوت

🇨🇿 tlumič

🇸🇰 tlmič

🇨🇳 消声器

🇸🇮 dušilec

🇮🇸 hljóðdempir

🇰🇿 дыбысты бәсеңдеткіш

🇬🇪 ხმის დამხშობი

🇦🇿 səsboğucu

🇲🇽 silenciador

Word origin

The word 'muffler' originated in the early 18th century, derived from the verb 'muffle' meaning to wrap up or cover for warmth. It was initially used to refer to a scarf or a wrap worn around the neck to keep warm. The term later evolved to describe a device used in vehicles to reduce noise from the exhaust gases.