mufflers

noun

plural of muffler
1
as in softeners

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as in baffles

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  1. dampers
  2. fenders
  3. bumpers
  4. cushions
Noun
  • The adaptive dampers still do a fairly good job of smoothing out the ride on Colorado’s concrete highways, and the Corvette’s other charms remain intact.
    — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The system operates by altering the magnetic field to adjust fluid viscosity inside the dampers, continuously modifying compression and rebound damping.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Definition of dampers
Noun
  • Battered cars with numbers sprayed on their sides are whipping around the dirt track of the Lebanon Valley Speedway, loose fenders flopping like overgrown bangs in the swirling dust.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The new single-cab model is dressed up in an aggressive aero kit that includes a hood scoop, larger fenders, and a prominent rear wing coming off the tailgate.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Definition of fenders
Noun
  • What if the bumpers on the lane were a little bit tighter together?
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
  • It's built with competitive gamers in mind, with four mouse-click back buttons, two claw-grip bumpers, and six remappable buttons.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
Definition of bumpers
Noun
  • Reviewers say the fabric repels stains and zips off the foam cushions to throw in the washing machine.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
  • And everyone is provided with a silk bathrobe, a lap towel and custom leather seat cushions that are cleaned after service.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of cushions
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