A person who is unable to speak. The mute communicated with gestures and expressions.
A device used to soften or silence the sound of a musical instrument. The trumpet player used a mute to create a softer sound during the performance.
A person who chooses not to speak or is silent in a particular situation. He remained a mute during the meeting, preferring to listen rather than contribute.
A letter that is written but not pronounced. The "k" in "knight" is a mute.
A professional mourner hired to walk in a funeral procession and remain silent. In Victorian times, mutes in long black cloaks led the mourners to the graveyard.
A setting or function that silences the audio output of a device. Please switch your phone to mute during the presentation.