silencer

Definition of Silencer in English :

1. silencer

short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing

2. muffler, silencer

a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Silencer

noun

1.

any device designed to reduce noise, esp the tubular device containing baffle plates in the exhaust system of a motor vehicle

. US and Canadian name: muffler

2.

a tubular device fitted to the muzzle of a firearm to deaden the report

3.

a person or thing that silences

noun

1.

a person or thing that silences

2. US

a device attached to the muzzle of a firearm to muffle the report

3. British

muffler (sense 2)

n.

One that silences, especially a device attached to the muzzle of a firearm to muffle the sound of firing.