muffle

• Nom désignant un four comprenant une chambre interne fermée, utilisée pour cuire ou chauffer des matériaux à température contrôlée, souvent modérée.

A noun referring to a type of kiln that has an inner chamber designed for firing materials at a low temperature.

1. Muffle kilnC2formaltechnical

   A type of kiln with an inner chamber that isolates the items being fired from the direct heat source, allowing for controlled low-temperature firing.

   Four à moufle

   • The potter placed the delicate ceramics in the muffle for even heating.
   • Industrial muffles are used for annealing glass at precise temperatures.
   • The muffle's design prevents direct flame contact with the objects inside.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'envelopper ou de couvrir quelque chose afin d'étouffer le son ou de protéger du froid, ainsi que pour supprimer ou adoucir un bruit.

A verb used to indicate the act of wrapping or covering something to deaden sound or protect from cold, or to suppress or soften a sound.

1. Deaden a soundB2formal

   To make a sound quieter or less distinct, often by wrapping or covering something.

   Assourdir un son

   • The thick curtains helped muffle the noise from the street.
   • He muffled his cough with a handkerchief.
   • The snow muffled the sound of their footsteps.

   Synonymesdampendeadendullhushmutequietensmothersoftenstiflesuppresstone down

   Antonymesamplifyintensify

2. Conceal or hideC1formal

   To wrap or cover something in order to hide it or make it less visible.

   masquer, dissimuler

   • She muffled the package in layers of cloth to keep it secret.
   • The spy muffled his identity under a heavy coat and hat.
   • They muffled the stolen goods in a blanket.

   Synonymescloakconcealcoverenvelophideobscurescreenshroudveilwrap

   Antonymesdisplayexposerevealshowuncover