Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun muffler

3 senses of muffler

Sense 1
silencer, muffler -- (a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise)
       => acoustic device -- (a device for amplifying or transmitting sound)

Sense 2
muffler -- (a scarf worn around the neck)
       => scarf -- (a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration)

Sense 3
damper, muffler -- (a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations)
       => device -- (an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water")