silencer (Meaning)

Wordnet

silencer (n)

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

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

Webster

silencer (n.)

One that silences;

The muffler of an internal-combustion engine.

Any of various devices to silence the humming noise of telegraph wires.

A device for silencing the report of a firearm shooting its projectiles singly, as a tubular attachment for the muzzle having circular plates that permit the passage of the projectile but impart a rotary motion to, and thus retard, the exploding gases.

Synonyms & Antonyms of silencer

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silencer Sentence Examples

  1. The assassin's pistol was fitted with a silencer to minimize noise during the hit.
  2. The hunter cautiously removed the silencer from his rifle before entering the dense forest.
  3. The archaeological team discovered a medieval crossbow equipped with a primitive silencer made of animal hide.
  4. The sniper team practiced target shooting with their silenced weapons to avoid detection.
  5. The police confiscated several illegally modified firearms with silencers attached.
  6. The government implemented strict regulations on the sale and possession of silencers to prevent their misuse.
  7. The retired special operative kept his silenced pistol as a memento of his past missions.
  8. The sound of the gunshot was barely audible due to the efficient silencer on the weapon.
  9. The covert agent relied heavily on his silenced submachine gun for stealthy operations.
  10. The sound of the explosion was muffled by the thick silencer installed on the car's exhaust pipe.

FAQs About the word silencer

short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing, a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce

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The assassin's pistol was fitted with a silencer to minimize noise during the hit.

The hunter cautiously removed the silencer from his rifle before entering the dense forest.

The archaeological team discovered a medieval crossbow equipped with a primitive silencer made of animal hide.

The sniper team practiced target shooting with their silenced weapons to avoid detection.