muffle

  1. Noun.  Anything that mutes or deadens sound.
  2. Noun.  A warm piece of clothing for the hands.
  3. Noun.  A kiln or furnace, often electric, with no direct flames (a muffle furnace).
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To wrap (term, up) (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection.
  5. Verb.  (transitive) To wrap up or cover (a source of noise) in order to deaden the sound.
  6. Verb.  (transitive) To mute or deaden (a sound etc.).

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