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muffling

The correct spelling is muffling.

How to pronounce muffling

verb

Say it like: Muf-fli-ng

The correct spelling is muffling. To wrap (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with up. For example: "to muffle the strings of a drum, or that part of an oar which rests in the rowlock"

Usage Examples

to muffle the strings of a drum, or that part of an oar which rests in the rowlock

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To wrap (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with up.
  2. 2.To wrap up or cover (a source of noise) in order to deaden the sound.
  3. 3.To mute or deaden (a sound etc.).
  4. 4.To speak indistinctly, or without clear articulation.
  5. 5.To prevent seeing, or hearing, or speaking, by wraps bound about the head; to blindfold; to deafen.

noun

  1. 1.(chiefly in the plural) That which muffles; heavy clothing.

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