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SILENCER

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noiseplay

Synonyms:

muffler; silencer

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("silencer" is a kind of...):

acoustic device (a device for amplifying or transmitting sound)

Holonyms ("silencer" is a part of...):

exhaust; exhaust system (system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged)

Derivation:

silence (cause to be quiet or not talk)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firingplay

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("silencer" is a kind of...):

tube; tubing (conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases)

Derivation:

silence (cause to be quiet or not talk)

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