silencer
Americannoun
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a person or thing that silences.
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a device for deadening the report of a firearm.
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Chiefly British. the muffler on an internal-combustion engine.
noun
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US and Canadian name: muffler. any device designed to reduce noise, esp the tubular device containing baffle plates in the exhaust system of a motor vehicle
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a tubular device fitted to the muzzle of a firearm to deaden the report
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a person or thing that silences
Etymology
Origin of silencer
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Following his arrest, officers strip-searched him and went through property that included a handgun, a silencer and a jar of Skippy peanut butter.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The trial examined the role of Wainua, a gene silencer treatment, on top of today’s standard of care in reducing recurring cardiovascular events and mortality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
They presented records showing that Peterson, who lived in Durham, N.C., bought silencer components online and researched subsonic ammunition, which is quieter than standard rounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2023
Rick LaChapelle, owner of Coastal Defense Firearms, said Card purchased a suppressor, also called a silencer, online and arranged to pick it up at his shop.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 30, 2023
One’s got a silencer, and the guys damn near drool over it.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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