woofer

[woo f-er]

noun Audio.

a loudspeaker designed for the reproduction of low-frequency sounds.

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Origin of woofer

First recorded in 1935–40; woof² + -er¹

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Examples from the Web for woofer

Suddenly the tent flew apart, and Woofer appeared, carrying in his arms the insensible form of the Indian girl.
Ted Strong in Montana|Edward C. Taylor
Woofer had said good night among the first, saying that he was very tired, and would "crawl into the wool," as he expressed it.
Ted Strong in Montana|Edward C. Taylor
Woofer was a very powerful man, and he ran swiftly from the tent bearing the girl in his arms as if she were a child.
Ted Strong in Montana|Edward C. Taylor
Woofer had ridden out into the open and was coiling his rope in his hand ready for a cast.
Ted Strong in Montana|Edward C. Taylor

The boys laughed at the story, for Woofer, as they began to call him immediately, told it in a most comical manner.
Ted Strong in Montana|Edward C. Taylor

British Dictionary definitions for woofer

woofer

noun

a loudspeaker used in high-fidelity systems for the reproduction of low audio frequencies

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