muff (Meaning)

Wordnet

muff (n)

a warm tubular covering for the hands

(sports) dropping the ball

Wordnet

muff (v)

fail to catch, as of a ball

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

Webster

muff (n.)

A soft cover of cylindrical form, usually of fur, worn by women to shield the hands from cold.

A short hollow cylinder surrounding an object, as a pipe.

A blown cylinder of glass which is afterward flattened out to make a sheet.

A stupid fellow; a poor-spirited person.

A failure to hold a ball when once in the hands.

The whitethroat.

Webster

muff (v. t.)

To handle awkwardly; to fumble; to fail to hold, as a ball, in catching it.

muff Sentence Examples

  1. The baker's hands worked swiftly, deftly shaping the dough into a perfect muff.
  2. The warmth of the newly baked muff filled the kitchen with an intoxicating aroma.
  3. The muffin was light and fluffy, with a slightly crispy exterior and a moist, flavorful interior.
  4. The blueberry muff was bursting with juicy, sweet berries.
  5. She topped the muffin with a generous dollop of whipped cream, creating a decadent indulgence.
  6. The children eagerly reached for the muffins, their hands shaking with anticipation.
  7. The gift basket contained a selection of artisanal muffins in various flavors.
  8. The muff of the mushroom was a soft, spongy texture that absorbed the rich sauce.
  9. The dog's collar rubbed against its neck, creating a painful muff.
  10. The sound of the gunshot was muffled by the surrounding trees, creating an eerie silence.

FAQs About the word muff

a warm tubular covering for the hands, (sports) dropping the ball, fail to catch, as of a ball, make a mess of, destroy or ruinA soft cover of cylindrical form,

fumble, boot, blow, botch, flub, mangle, bobble, damage, spoil, butcher

reform, patch, remedy, better, remedy, refine, ameliorate, enhance, rectify, refine

The baker's hands worked swiftly, deftly shaping the dough into a perfect muff.

The warmth of the newly baked muff filled the kitchen with an intoxicating aroma.

The muffin was light and fluffy, with a slightly crispy exterior and a moist, flavorful interior.

The blueberry muff was bursting with juicy, sweet berries.