Associations to the word «Muffling»

Wiktionary

MUFFLE, noun. Anything that mutes or deadens sound.
MUFFLE, noun. A warm piece of clothing for the hands.
MUFFLE, noun. A kiln or furnace, often electric, with no direct flames (a muffle furnace)
MUFFLE, noun. The bare end of the nose between the nostrils, especially in ruminants.
MUFFLE, verb. (transitive) To wrap (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with up.
MUFFLE, verb. (transitive) To wrap up or cover (a source of noise) in order to deaden the sound.
MUFFLE, verb. (transitive) To mute or deaden (a sound etc.).
MUFFLE, verb. (intransitive) (dated) To speak indistinctly, or without clear articulation.
MUFFLE, verb. (transitive) (dated) To prevent seeing, or hearing, or speaking, by wraps bound about the head; to blindfold; to deafen.
MUFFLE FURNACE, noun. A small electric furnace or kiln, loaded from the front

Dictionary definition

MUFFLE, noun. A kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature.
MUFFLE, verb. Conceal or hide; "smother a yawn"; "muffle one's anger"; "strangle a yawn".
MUFFLE, verb. Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping.

Wise words

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