muffler

muf·fler | \ ˈmə-flər

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Definition of muffler

1a : a scarf worn around the neck

b : something that hides or disguises

2 : a device to deaden noise especially : one forming part of the exhaust system of an automotive vehicle

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Recent Examples on the Web The exhaust note from the two-into-one muffler with two exits is pleasantly raspy on the over-run — sociable but still audible. — Joe Michaud, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Ready for an adventure?," 16 Aug. 2020 The driver was cited for drug abuse, possession of drug paraphernalia, loud muffler and unsafe vehicle. — John Benson, cleveland, "Loud Echo leads police to marijuana: North Royalton Police Blotter," 20 May 2020 Although the new Supra wears the same muffler as before, the exhaust note is a touch more adult-like, as the new engine and engine calibration have quieted the crackle-and-pop theatrics that last year's model played from its twin tailpipes. — David Beard, Car and Driver, "One Year in, the 2021 Toyota Supra Adds Power, Chassis Tweaks, and a New Special Edition," 13 May 2020 For instance, take the exhaust system—the muffler, headpipe and tailpipe, plus the catalytic converter. — Stef Schrader, Popular Mechanics, "How To Fix Those Annoying Suspension Clunks and Rattles," 25 Apr. 2020 As a former SFJazz trustee, Mailer Anderson drove the fundraising charge for the dazzling $64 million center — the nation’s first stand-alone jazz concert hall and education lab — built atop the bones of a Hayes Valley muffler garage. — Catherine Bigelow, SFChronicle.com, "SFJazz Gala sings the praises of Mavis Staples," 4 Feb. 2020 The animal kingdom also makes a cameo: Eton’s blue-and-white number sports cartoonish pandas and racoons, while at K. Javani, beaded golden flies with shades of Elsa Schiaparelli alight on a cashmere muffler. — Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, "11 Unconventional Scarves to Get You Through the Rest of Winter," 28 Jan. 2020 The lapin mufflers retail at $2,500 and the lapin bracelets at $1,050 each. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kylie Jenner Goes From Snow Bunny to Snow Vixen in Winter Wonderland," 6 Dec. 2019 Drug paraphernalia: Center Road A man was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop for a loud muffler at 11:22 p.m. Sept. 4. — Brian Lisik, cleveland.com, "Police arrest man found sleeping in car at dealership: Brunswick Police Blotter," 9 Sep. 2019

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“Muffler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muffler. Accessed 20 Sep. 2020.

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