Acoustics Terms

adjective made of or resembling tin

• The tinny sound coming from the speaker indicated a problem with the audio equipment.
• I can't stand the tinny music coming from that old radio.
• The tinny sound of the car engine told me it was time for a tune-up.
• Her laughter had a tinny quality, as if she was forcing it.

noun a person or thing that absorbs or takes in something

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• The car's shock absorbers help to smooth out the ride over bumpy roads.
• My new sneakers have great shock absorbers, making them really comfortable to walk in.
• I need to get my bike's shock absorbers checked before our next ride.
• She is like an emotional shock absorber for her friends, always there to support and comfort them.