noun🔗ShareSchalldämpfer, DämpferAnything that mutes or deadens sound."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.soundtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHandschuhe, FäustlingeA warm piece of clothing for the hands."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:wearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBoxhandschuhA boxing glove."The boxer carefully inspected his muffles before stepping into the ring. "Der Boxer inspizierte sorgfältig seinen Boxhandschuh, bevor er in den Ring stieg.sportwearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMuffelofenA kiln or furnace, often electric, with no direct flames (a muffle furnace)"The ceramics students carefully placed their clay creations inside the muffles for firing. "Die Keramikstudenten legten ihre Tonkreationen vorsichtig zum Brennen in den Muffelofen.materialutensiltechnologymachinescienceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMaul, SchnauzeThe bare end of the nose between the nostrils, especially in ruminants."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.animalanatomybiologyorganismpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlaschenzugA machine with two pulleys to hoist load by spinning wheels, polyspast, block and tackle."The construction workers used a system of muffles to lift the heavy steel beams. "Die Bauarbeiter benutzten einen Flaschenzug, um die schweren Stahlträger anzuheben.machinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinwickeln, einhüllenTo wrap (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with up."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.bodywearappearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbdämpfen, dämpfenTo wrap up or cover (a source of noise) in order to deaden the sound."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.soundcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbdämpfen, dämpfenTo mute or deaden (a sound etc.)."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.soundcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareverwaschen sprechen, undeutlich sprechenTo speak indistinctly, or without clear articulation."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.soundlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbdämpfen, erstickenTo prevent seeing, or hearing, or speaking, by wraps bound about the head; to blindfold; to deafen."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.soundactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
