muffler

Tailpipe noise reducer

A muffler is a device that reduces noise or provides warmth.

On vehicles, the muffler is the part of the exhaust system that dampens engine sound: The car needs a new muffler—you can hear it coming from a block away.

A muffler is also a warm scarf wrapped around the neck and lower face, now somewhat old-fashioned in this sense.

scarf

wool

Sheared animal fiber

  • cashmereFine goat-derived textile
  • knitLoop yarn into fabric
  • wrapEnclose by winding around

neck warmer · winter · fringe · tassel · plaid · infinity · crochet · fleece · snood · gaiter

exhaust

tailpipe

Vehicle's emission outlet

silencer · resonator · backpressure · exhaust pipe · clamp · hanger · rust · leak · hole · weld

soundproofing

silencer

Sound-dampening gun attachment

noise reduction · deadening · absorption · decibel · baffle · vibration · suppression · dampener · padding · enclosure

Categories
Opposites
sound modification

muffleramplifier

Signal-strengthening electronic device

loudspeaker · megaphone · horn · siren · speaker

exposure vs. covering (clothing sense)

mufflerlow neckline

exhaust system function

mufflerstraight pipe

Uninterrupted cylindrical conduit

headers · exhaust manifold · catalytic converter · tailpipe

Phrases
Family

muffled, muffle, muffling, mufflers, unmuffled

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G