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muffling

/ˈmʌf.lɪŋ/

mufflingnoun

mufflings

Translations

étouffementAu sens d’action ou de processus consistant à atténuer un bruit.

The muffling of the engine noise made the ride much more pleasant.

L’étouffement du bruit du moteur a rendu le trajet beaucoup plus agréable.

Additional translations

isolantAu sens de matériau ou de revêtement servant à atténuer le bruit ou à conserver la chaleur.

Definitions

The act or process of wrapping or covering something to reduce sound or keep it warm.

The muffling of the engine noise made the ride much more pleasant.

A covering or wrap used to deaden sound or keep something warm.

The muffling around the pipes prevented them from freezing during the winter.

Synonyms

mufflinggerund / present participle

/ˈmʌf.lɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that deadens sound or insulates against cold.

Translations

étouffantAu sens de ce qui atténue ou assourdit le son.

Heavy drapes had a muffling effect on the room's acoustics.

De lourds rideaux avaient un effet étouffant sur l’acoustique de la pièce.

Definitions

That serves to muffle; reducing sound or insulating against cold.

Heavy drapes had a muffling effect on the room's acoustics.

Synonyms

muffleverb

muffling

ing-form

muffled

Past Simple

muffled

Past Participle

muffling

ing-form

/ˈmʌf.əl/

Translations

emmitouflerPour envelopper afin de protéger du froid.

She muffled herself in a thick scarf to keep warm during the winter walk.

Elle s'est emmitouflée dans une grosse écharpe pour avoir chaud pendant la promenade hivernale.

étoufferPour rendre un son plus faible ou moins net ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré.

He tried to muffle his cough during the performance so as not to disturb the audience.

Il a essayé d'étouffer sa toux pendant le spectacle pour ne pas déranger le public.

Additional translations

envelopperSens plus général : couvrir ou entourer.

Definitions

To wrap or cover for warmth or protection.

She muffled herself in a thick scarf to keep warm during the winter walk.

To make a sound quieter or less distinct.

He tried to muffle his cough during the performance so as not to disturb the audience.

Figuratively, to suppress or keep from being expressed openly.

She managed to muffle her frustration and responded with a calm voice.

Synonyms

Antonyms

mufflenoun

Definitions

A device or covering used to deaden or absorb sound.

The ventilation duct was fitted with a muffle to reduce the noise from the fans.

An enclosed refractory chamber inside a furnace that shields the ware from direct contact with flames or combustion gases during firing.

The ceramic cups were placed in the muffle to be fired at a uniform temperature.

muffleadjective

Definitions

Relating to or designed for a muffle furnace or its chamber.

Regular inspection of the muffle bricks is essential for maintaining consistent kiln temperatures.