muffler
noun
Pronunciation: ˈmʌflər
Definition
A device fitted to the exhaust system of a motor vehicle to reduce the noise produced by the engine.
Examples
The mechanic recommended replacing the muffler to stop the loud rattling sound.
Driving without a functional muffler is illegal in many cities due to noise pollution.
He could hear the old truck coming from blocks away because its muffler had fallen off.
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