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Definition of muffling - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
warmthcovering to keep warm
- She wore a muffling scarf on the cold day.
2.
soundreducing sound by covering or wrapping
- The muffling effect of the curtains was noticeable.
Noun
1.
warmthheavy clothing or materials for warmth
- She wore muffling to stay warm in winter.
2.
coveringmaterial used to cover and reduce noise
- The muffling on the walls helped reduce noise.
Images of muffling
heavy clothing or materials for warmth
Origin of muffling
Middle English, muffel (to muffle)
Examples of muffling in a sentence
He wrapped himself in a muffling coat. The muffling properties of the foam were effective. Muffling blankets helped reduce the noise. The muffling kept the hikers warm during the snowstorm. He wrapped himself in muffling before heading out into the cold night. The muffling in the studio improved acoustics.
They installed muffling to quiet the machinery.
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- French:enveloppant, vêtements chauds, ...
- German:wärmend, warme Kleidung, ...
- Italian:avvolgente, indumenti pesanti, ...
- Spanish:abrigador, abrigo, ...
- Portuguese:aconchegante, roupa quente, ...
- Chinese:保暖的, 厚重衣物, ...
- Japanese:暖かくする, 防寒着, ...
- Arabic:مُدَثِّر, مَلابِس دافِئَة, ...
- Hebrew:מְחַמֵּם, בִּגּוּד חַם, ...
- Russian:утепляющий, тёплая одежда, ...
- Ukrainian:утеплюючий, теплий одяг, ...
- Hindi:गर्म रखने वाला, गर्म कपड़े, ...
Definition of muffle - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
soundtr. make a sound quietertr.
- The thick curtains muffled the noise from the street..
2.
indistinct speechintr. speak without clear articulationintr.
- He muffled his words in the cold.
3.
warmthtr. wrap something to keep it warm or protectedtr.
- She muffled her face with a scarf.
4.
suppressiontr. Rare suppress or hide an expression or feelingtr. Rare
- He tried to muffle his laughter.
Noun
1.
technologyRare device that reduces soundRare
- The car's muffle needs replacement.
2.
furnaceTECH. kiln with no direct flamesTECH.
- The pottery was fired in a muffle.
3.
animal noseTECH. bare end of the nose in animalsTECH.
- The cow's muffle was wet.
Expressions with muffle
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wrap or cover for warmth or protection
She muffled up the baby in a warm blanket.
Origin of muffle
Middle English, muffelen (to cover)
Examples of muffle in a sentence
She used a pillow to muffle her sobs. She tends to muffle her voice when nervous. The actor muffled his lines during the rehearsal. He muffled the baby in a warm blanket. The cold wind was muffled by the thick curtains. She tried to muffle her sobs with a pillow.
The thick walls muffle the sounds from outside. The muffle on the generator broke down. He installed a new muffle to quiet the engine. The artist used a muffle to achieve the desired glaze. A muffle ensures even heat distribution in the kiln. The horse's muffle twitched as it sniffed. A fly landed on the dog's muffle.
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- French:étouffer, silencieux, ...
- German:dämpfen, Schalldämpfer, ...
- Italian:attutire, silenziatore, ...
- Spanish:amortiguar, silenciador, ...
- Portuguese:amortecer, silenciador, ...
- Chinese:减弱, 消音器, ...
- Japanese:抑える, マフラー, ...
- Arabic:كَتَمَ, كَاتِم الصَّوْت, ...
- Hebrew:לְעַמְעֵם, עֲמַעֵם, ...
- Russian:приглушать, глушитель, ...
- Ukrainian:приглушити, глушник, ...
- Hindi:आवाज़ दबा देना, मफलर, ...
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