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SILENCER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
Synonyms:
muffler; silencer
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("silencer" is a kind of...):
acoustic device (a device for amplifying or transmitting sound)
Holonyms ("silencer" is a part of...):
exhaust; exhaust system (system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged)
Derivation:
silence (cause to be quiet or not talk)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("silencer" is a kind of...):
tube; tubing (conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases)
Derivation:
silence (cause to be quiet or not talk)
