Silencer

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪ.lənsər/

Definitions of silencer

noun a device attached to the muzzle of a firearm to reduce the noise and muzzle flash produced when firing

Example Sentences

A1 The silencer on the gun made it quieter.

A2 He attached a silencer to the exhaust pipe of his car.

B1 The assassin used a silencer to muffle the sound of the gunshots.

B2 The silencer on the motorcycle helped reduce noise pollution.

C1 The high-quality silencer was designed to minimize the noise of the engine.

C2 The silencer on the industrial equipment was essential for maintaining a peaceful work environment.

Examples of silencer in a Sentence

formal The silencer attached to the gun helped reduce the noise of the gunshot.

informal He added a silencer to his pistol to keep things quiet.

slang I heard he's got a special silencer on his piece.

figurative Her calming presence acted like a silencer on the chaos around us.

Grammatical Forms of silencer

• plural: silencers
• comparative: more silent
• superlative: most silent
• present tense: silences
• future tense: will silence
• perfect tense: has silenced
• continuous tense: is silencing
• singular: silencer
• positive degree: silent
• infinitive: to silence
• gerund: silencing
• participle: silenced

Origin and Evolution of silencer

First Known Use: 1830 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'silencer' originated from the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a device attached to a firearm to reduce the noise of the gunshot, the term 'silencer' has evolved to also describe devices used to suppress sound in various machinery and equipment.