muffler

Meanings

• noun

  A device used in engines and exhaust systems to reduce noise and control emissions.

  - "The muffler in my car has a hole and needs to be replaced."
  - "The loud exhaust sound was reduced by installing a new muffler."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmʌflɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1763000"

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Synonyms

silencer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with muffler
drowner , ranger , stranger

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Variants

List of all variants of muffler that leads to same result
muffler , mufflered , mufflers

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Dutch word 'muffel' meaning 'cloth' or 'pad', mufflers were initially used to cover and insulate engine parts to reduce noise.

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Trivia

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1. The first automotive mufflers were made of woven wire and covered in felt.

2. Mufflers were originally used in steam engines to reduce noise and vibration.

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Related Concepts

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1. exhaust system: The system of pipes and components that expels exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine.

2. silencer: Another term for a muffler, used to reduce noise from an engine or exhaust system.

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Culture

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In automotive culture, the muffler is a crucial component of the exhaust system and is often the focus of customization and performance modifications.

How to Memorize "muffler"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a car exhaust system, and imagine the muffler as the component that reduces noise.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'muffler' with 'quiet' and 'exhaust system'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Muffler' as 'Makes Unwanted Fumes Fade Away'.

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