maffler

/ˈmæflər/

Definitions

1. noun

a device fitted to the exhaust system of a motorcycle to reduce noise and back pressure

“The motorcyclist installed a maffler to reduce the noise level of his bike.”

2. verb

to reduce the noise of something, especially a motorcycle, by installing a maffler

“The mechanic maffled the bike to make it quieter.”

Synonyms

  • muffler
  • silencer

Antonyms

  • amplifier
  • loudspeaker