Muffling

noun, verb

noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·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

Synonyms

smother acoustic tile antiknock antlia apply apply to

Example

"The rooms in this hotel are really very bad at muffling sounds. I can hear my neighbor chewing his gum!"

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