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muffling

/ˈmʌflɪŋ/ /ˈmʌfl̩ɪŋ/

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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 :

""She was muffling her face up with a scarf to protect it from the cold wind." "

Sie wickelte ihr Gesicht mit einem Schal ein, um es vor dem kalten Wind zu schützen.

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verb

Abdämpfen, ersticken

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

Dämpfen, ersticken

To mute or deaden (a sound etc.).

Examples :

"The thick blanket was muffling the sound of the television. "

Die dicke Decke dämpfte den Ton des Fernsehers.

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verb

Verwaschen sprechen, undeutlich sprechen

To speak indistinctly, or without clear articulation.

Examples :

"The sick child was muffling his words, so it was difficult to understand what he wanted. "

Das kranke Kind sprach verwaschen, so dass es schwer zu verstehen war, was es wollte.

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verb

Verhindern, verdecken, ersticken

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

Examples :

"The thick snow falling outside was muffling the sounds of the city. "

Der dicke Schnee, der draußen fiel, dämpfte die Geräusche der Stadt.

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noun

Dämpfung, (meist im Plural) Kleidung

(chiefly in the plural) That which muffles; heavy clothing.

Examples :

"After shoveling snow for two hours, I peeled off the mufflings – my heavy coat, scarf, and thick gloves – feeling much lighter. "

Nachdem ich zwei Stunden lang Schnee geschaufelt hatte, zog ich die Dämpfung aus – meinen schweren Mantel, Schal und dicken Handschuhe – und fühlte mich viel leichter.