Word
silencer
Phoneticssi·lencer
US/ˈsaɪɫənˌsɝ/
UK/sˈaɪlənsɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a device that you attach to a gun to make the sound of the shot much quieter. It is also used to describe a part of a car that makes the engine noise less loud.
n. a device fitted to a firearm or internal combustion engine to reduce the noise of discharge or exhaust. Often used in the context of law enforcement or automotive engineering.
Examples
“The police used a silencer to make the gunshots quieter.”
“The mechanic replaced the old silencer to reduce the loud roar of the car's engine.”
“While the silencer significantly dampened the acoustic signature of the weapon, it did not eliminate the muzzle flash entirely, which remained visible to the naked eye.”
Examples
simple
“The police used a silencer to make the gunshots quieter.”
contextual
“The mechanic replaced the old silencer to reduce the loud roar of the car's engine.”
complex
“While the silencer significantly dampened the acoustic signature of the weapon, it did not eliminate the muzzle flash entirely, which remained visible to the naked eye.”
Etymology
From silence + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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