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