muffler

noun muf·fler \ ˈmə-flər \

|Updated on: 14 Jun 2018

Definition of muffler

1 a : 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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mufflered

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Leonel Osorio, 29, of the 3900 block of North Meade Avenue, Chicago, was charged on May 9 with driving with a supsended driver’s license, no insurance and loud muffler near the intersection of Dundee and Lee roads.

— alexandra kukulka, chicagotribune.com, "Police: 2 picked up on warrants in Northbrook," 11 May 2018
The man was issued warnings for not wearing his seat belt and for the loud muffler.

— jeff piorkowski/special to cleveland.com, cleveland.com, "Man arrested after knives, methamphetamine found in his car: Solon police blotter," 11 May 2018
But another personal muffler, Hushme, has a big head start in the market, having raised more than $70,000 on the same funding website.

— alex kingsbury, BostonGlobe.com, "Innovation of the Week: Human muting technology," 25 May 2018
Also, the officer noticed the car's muffler was really loud.

— john benson, cleveland.com, "Richmond Heights woman with warrant gives fake name: Brecksville Police Blotter," 28 Apr. 2017
Firearms subject to the 1934 Act include shotguns and rifles having barrels less than 18 inches in length, machineguns, and firearm mufflers and silencers, according to the The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF).

— victoria rodriguez, Seventeen, "A Timeline of the Second Amendment and Gun Control in the U.S.," 17 Apr. 2018
The boats, which rely on powerful airplane-like engines to propel themselves over water, do need to be outfitted with an orange flag hoisted at least 10 feet high and a muffler for the engine’s sound.

— elizabeth koh, miamiherald, "His daughter died in an airboat accident. He hopes a new law prevents more tragedies.," 1 Feb. 2018
Then just over 12 hours later (March 27) the same officer stopped a different car for a loud muffler and found the same suspended driver behind the wheel again.

— thomas jewell, cleveland.com, "Same DUS driver, different day and car: Bentleyville police bloter," 30 Sep. 2017
Ben Simmons had his hands rolled up in his shirt like a muffler.

— david murphy, Philly.com, "Look out, NBA. The Sixers are storming into the postseason | David Murphy," 12 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of muffler

circa 1536

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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MUFFLER Defined for English Language Learners

muffler

noun

Definition of muffler for English Language Learners

: a device that is attached to the engine of a vehicle to make it quieter
: a piece of cloth worn around your neck to keep it warm

MUFFLER Defined for Kids

muffler

noun muf·fler \ ˈmə-flər \

Definition of muffler for Students

1 : a scarf for the neck

2 : a device to deaden the noise of an engine (as of an automobile)

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