muffler

Noun
  1. A tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise (synset 104225631)
    is a type of: acoustic device - a device for amplifying or transmitting sound
    is a part of: exhaust, exhaust system - system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
    same as: silencer
  2. A scarf worn around the neck (synset 103802704)
    is a type of: scarf - a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
  3. A device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations (synset 103166116)
    is a type of: device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
    subtypes:
    • damper block, piano damper - damper consisting of a small felted block that drops onto a piano string to stop its vibration
    • dash-pot - a mechanical damper; the vibrating part is attached to a piston that moves in a chamber filled with liquid
    • cushion, shock, shock absorber - a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
    same as: damper

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