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 suspension, steering, brakes, dampers, camber settings and electronic stability systems have all been revised.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of dampers
Noun
  • The other stews help out with lines and fenders, and the docking is a success.
    — Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The bike arrives fully equipped, with Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, integrated lights, full fenders, a rear cargo rack, and a bottle-cage mount.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fenders
Noun
  • Driving fatigue is very real, thanks to so many Mad Maxes riding bumpers or blowing through red lights or completely ignoring the speed limit.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In a flat pinball machine, a ball could stay trapped bouncing between three bumpers forever.
    — Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of bumpers
Noun
  • The benches near the dining table and others throughout the home lift up to store life jackets, cushions and other assorted items.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In the living room, for instance, 1950s Danish oak easy chairs, a custom shearling-upholstered sectional piled with cushions, and a 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape brass floor lamp gather around the fireplace.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cushions
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