silencer

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing
  2. noun a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise

Etymology

From silence + -er.

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