Background for muffling

muffling

/ˈmʌflɪŋ/ /ˈmʌfl̩ɪŋ/

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verb

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." "

appearance wear action

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verb

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"

sound technology communication

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verb

To mute or deaden (a sound etc.).

Examples :

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

sound communication

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verb

To speak indistinctly, or without clear articulation.

Examples :

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

sound language communication phonetics

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verb

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. "

sound action sensation communication

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noun

(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. "