muffling

UK
/ˈmʌf.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈmʌf.lɪŋ/

Translations

mufflinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈmʌf.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈmʌf.lɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that deadens sound or insulates against cold.
mufflingnoun
mufflings
pl
The muffling of the engine noise made the ride more pleasant.
Заглушение шума двигателя сделало поездку более приятной.
The muffling of the sound was achieved by adding extra insulation.
Приглушение звука было достигнуто за счет добавления дополнительной изоляции.
Additional translations
muffleverb

muffling

Gerund

muffled
Past Simple
muffled
Past Participle
muffling
Gerund
UK
/ˈmʌf.əl/
US
/ˈmʌf.əl/
The thick walls muffle the sound of the traffic outside.
Толстые стены заглушают звук уличного движения.
He tried to muffle his laughter during the serious meeting.
Он пытался приглушить свой смех во время серьезной встречи.
She muffled herself in a warm blanket to stay cozy.
Она укуталась в теплое одеяло, чтобы оставаться в тепле.

Definitions

mufflinggerund / present participle
That serves to muffle; reducing sound or insulating against cold.
Heavy drapes had a muffling effect on the room's acoustics.
mufflingnoun
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.
muffleverb
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.