Silencer

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪlənˌsɜːr/

Silencer (noun)

  1. A device fitted to a firearm to reduce the loud sound made when it is fired.
  2. A part on an engine exhaust system that lowers the noise of escaping gases.

Examples

  • The silencer reduces the gun noise during shooting.
  • A silencer can make the shot sound less loud.