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muffles

/ˈmʌfl̩z/

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noun

Schalldämpfer, Dämpfer

Anything that mutes or deadens sound.

Examples :

"The thick rug serves as one of the room's muffles, absorbing echoes and reducing noise. "

Der dicke Teppich dient als einer der Schalldämpfer des Raumes, absorbiert Echos und reduziert Lärm.

sound technology

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noun

Handschuhe, Fäustlinge

A warm piece of clothing for the hands.

Examples :

"Here are a few options, progressing from most basic to slightly more descriptive: * "She wore muffles to keep her hands warm in the snow." * "He pulled his woolen muffles tighter against the winter wind." "

Hier sind ein paar Optionen, die von der einfachsten bis zur etwas ausführlicheren reichen:

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noun

Boxhandschuh

A boxing glove.

Examples :

"The boxer carefully inspected his muffles before stepping into the ring. "

Der Boxer inspizierte sorgfältig seinen Boxhandschuh, bevor er in den Ring stieg.

sport wear item

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noun

Muffelofen

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

Examples :

"The ceramics students carefully placed their clay creations inside the muffles for firing. "

Die Keramikstudenten legten ihre Tonkreationen vorsichtig zum Brennen in den Muffelofen.

material utensil technology machine science industry

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noun

Maul, Schnauze

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

Examples :

"The cow's muffles were wet and cool to the touch as the farmer checked her health. "

Die Schnauze der Kuh war nass und kühl, als der Bauer ihre Gesundheit überprüfte.

animal anatomy biology organism part

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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 a system of muffles to lift the heavy steel beams. "

Die Bauarbeiter benutzten einen Flaschenzug, um die schweren Stahlträger anzuheben.

machine technical

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verb

Einwickeln, einhüllen

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

Examples :

"The thick scarf muffles my face, keeping me warm in the winter wind. "

Der dicke Schal hüllt mein Gesicht ein und hält mich im Winterwind warm.

body wear appearance action

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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 im Ruderloch aufliegt, abzudämpfen.

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verb

Abdämpfen, dämpfen

To mute or deaden (a sound etc.).

Examples :

"The thick blanket muffles the sound of the television so I can sleep. "

Die dicke Decke dämpft den Ton des Fernsehers, sodass ich schlafen kann.

sound communication

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verb

verwaschen sprechen, undeutlich sprechen

To speak indistinctly, or without clear articulation.

Examples :

"He often muffles his words when he's nervous, making it hard to understand him. "

Wenn er nervös ist, spricht er oft verwaschen, was es schwer macht, ihn zu verstehen.

sound language communication

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verb

Abdämpfen, ersticken

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

Examples :

"The thick scarf muffles her voice when she tries to speak outside in the winter wind. "

Der dicke Schal dämpft ihre Stimme, wenn sie im Winterwind draußen sprechen will.

sound action communication