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Silencer (Noun)

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

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The assassin carefully attached a silencer to the end of her pistol to minimize the noise of the shot.
He was caught by the police for possessing an unlicensed silencer for his rifle.
The hitman screwed the silencer onto the barrel of his handgun, preparing for the stealthy kill.
The gun's silencer was damaged during the shootout, causing the loud noise to alert the neighbors.
The spy movie featured a character who skillfully used a silencer on his gun to take out the enemy undetected.

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

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The motorcycle's exhaust system was equipped with a high-performance silencer to minimize noise pollution.
A silencer was installed on the car's exhaust pipe to reduce the loud rumbling sound it produced.
The mechanic replaced the old silencer with a new one to ensure the vehicle met the noise emission standards.
The aftermarket silencer was specifically designed to fit the car's exhaust system and reduce noise levels.
The exhaust silencer was clogged with soot and debris, causing the engine to produce a louder than usual sound.