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muffle

/mʌfl̩/

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noun

Schalldämpfer, Dämpfer

Anything that mutes or deadens sound.

Examples :

"The thick blanket served as a muffle, absorbing the noise from the busy street outside. "

Die dicke Decke diente als Schalldämpfer und absorbierte den Lärm von der geschäftigen Straße draußen.

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noun

Handschuhe

A warm piece of clothing for the hands.

Examples :

"My grandmother knitted a soft, warm muffle for my hands to keep them cozy during the winter. "

Meine Großmutter strickte weiche, warme Handschuhe für meine Hände, um sie im Winter gemütlich zu halten.

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noun

Boxhandschuh

A boxing glove.

Examples :

"The boxer tightened the laces of his muffle before stepping into the ring. "

Der Boxer zog die Schnürsenkel seines Boxhandschuhs fest, bevor er in den Ring stieg.

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noun

Muffelofen

A kiln or furnace, often electric, with no direct flames (a muffle furnace)

Examples :

"The ceramics student carefully placed her clay sculpture inside the muffle to bake it without direct heat. "

Die Keramikstudentin platzierte sorgfältig ihre Tonskulptur in den Muffelofen, um sie ohne direkte Hitze zu brennen.

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noun

Maul

The bare end of the nose between the nostrils, especially in ruminants.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully examined the calf's muffle to check for any injuries. "

Der Bauer untersuchte sorgfältig das Maul des Kalbes, um nach Verletzungen zu suchen.

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noun

Flaschenzug

A machine with two pulleys to hoist load by spinning wheels, polyspast, block and tackle.

Examples :

"The construction workers used the muffle to lift the heavy beams onto the roof. "

Die Bauarbeiter benutzten den Flaschenzug, um die schweren Balken auf das Dach zu heben.

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verb

Einwickeln, verhüllen

To wrap (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with up.

Examples :

"To keep warm during the cold winter, Sarah muffled herself in her scarf and coat. "

Um sich im kalten Winter warm zu halten, wickelte sich Sarah in ihren Schal und Mantel ein.

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verb

Abdämpfen, dämpfen

To wrap up or cover (a source of noise) in order to deaden the sound.

Examples :

"to muffle the strings of a drum, or that part of an oar which rests in the rowlock"

Um die Saiten einer Trommel oder den Teil eines Ruders, der in der Riemenhalterung liegt, abzudämpfen.

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verb

Dämpfen, ersticken

To mute or deaden (a sound etc.).

Examples :

"The teacher muffled the sound of the students' chatter with a loud clap. "

Der Lehrer dämpfte das Geräusch des Geplappers der Schüler mit einem lauten Klatschen.

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verb

verwaschen sprechen, undeutlich sprechen

To speak indistinctly, or without clear articulation.

Examples :

"My grandfather often muffled his words when he was tired. "

Mein Großvater sprach oft verwaschen, wenn er müde war.

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verb

Verhüllen, ersticken

To prevent seeing, or hearing, or speaking, by wraps bound about the head; to blindfold; to deafen.

Examples :

"The thick scarf seemed to muffle my voice, making it hard for my friend to hear me in the wind. "

Der dicke Schal schien meine Stimme zu verhüllen, so dass es für meinen Freund schwer war, mich im Wind zu hören.

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