muffler

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muf·fler / ˈməf(ə)lər/ • n. 1. a scarf or wrap worn around the neck and face for warmth.2. a part of a motor vehicle's exhaust system, serving to muffle the sound of the vehicle. ∎  a device used to deaden the sound of a drum, bell, piano, or other instrument.