Muffling
noun, verb
noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 That which muffles; heavy clothing. in-plural
"It was not until he had ascertained that all his mufflings were adjusted, and his coat-collar brought as near his hat as was consistent with leaving any of his face out[…]"
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of muffle form-of, gerund, participle, present
Example
More examples"The rooms in this hotel are really very bad at muffling sounds. I can hear my neighbor chewing his gum!"