Mufflers Meaning in English
word · lemma: muffler
ˈməfɫɝz
MUHF-lerz
mˈʌfləz
MUHF-luhz
Definition
'Mufflers' can mean the part of a vehicle that reduces engine noise, or a thick scarf worn around the neck for warmth.
Usage & Nuances
'Muffler' in cars is US English; 'exhaust' is more common in UK English. For clothing, 'muffler' (scarf) is less frequent in modern US/UK use—'scarf' is usual. In vehicles, 'muffler' always refers to the noise reduction device.
Spanish: silenciadores - bufandas (ropa)Portuguese (BR): silenciadores - cachecóisPortuguese (PT): silenciadores - cachecóisChinese (Simplified): 消音器 - 围巾Chinese (Traditional): 消音器 - 圍巾Hindi: साइलेंसर - मफलर (गला ढकने का कपड़ा)Arabic: كاتمات الصوت - أوشحة (ملابس)Bengali: সাইলেন্সার - গলা-মাফলার (দোপাট্টা ধরনের মাফলার)Russian: глушитель - шарф (мужской)Japanese: マフラー (排気消音器) - マフラー (首に巻くもの)Vietnamese: ống giảm thanh - khăn choàng cổKorean: 머플러 (자동차 소음기) - 머플러 (목도리)Turkish: susturucu - atkıUrdu: سائلنسر - مفلر (گردن میں لپیٹنے والا کپڑا)Indonesian: peredam suara - syal
Example Sentences
My car needs new mufflers.
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We wore thick mufflers in the winter.
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The mechanic replaced both mufflers yesterday.
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His old truck's mufflers make it sound really loud.
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My grandma used to knit colorful mufflers for everyone in the family.
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You can spot high-performance cars because they often have sporty-looking mufflers.
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