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silencer

DEFINITIONS OF: silencer

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n short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing

Type of:
tube, tubing
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

n a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise

Synonyms:
muffler
Type of:
acoustic device
a device for amplifying or transmitting sound
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