silencer

/ˈsaɪlənsər/
/ˈsaɪlɪnsə/
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Other forms: silencers

Definitions of silencer
  1. noun
    short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing
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    type of:
    tube, tubing
    conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
  2. noun
    a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
    synonyms: muffler
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    type of:
    acoustic device
    a device for amplifying or transmitting sound
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