Silencer vs. Muffler — What's the Difference?

One that silences, especially a device attached to the muzzle of a firearm to muffle the sound of firing.

A muffler (North American and Australian English) or silencer (British English) is a device for reducing the noise emitted by the exhaust of an internal combustion engine—especially a noise-deadening device forming part of the exhaust system of an automobile.

Something that silences

A wrap or scarf worn around the neck and face for warmth.

An attachment to a gun or an exhaust pipe that reduces the sound it emits

A device used to deaden the sound of a drum, bell, piano, or other instrument.

The muffler of an internal combustion engine.

A heavy scarf worn around the neck for warmth.

Any of various devices to silence the humming noise of telegraph wires

A device that absorbs noise, especially one used with an internal-combustion engine.

(genetics) Something that prevents gene expression

Part of the exhaust pipe of a car that dampens the noise the engine produces.

One that silences;

A silencer or suppressor fitted to a gun.

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

A type of scarf.

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

Anything used in muffling; esp., a scarf for protecting the head and neck in cold weather; a tippet.

A cushion for terminating or softening a note made by a stringed instrument with a keyboard.

A kind of mitten or boxing glove, esp. when stuffed.

One who muffles.

Any of various devices to deaden the noise of escaping gases or vapors, as a tube filled with obstructions, through which the exhaust gases of an internal-combustion engine, as on an automobile, are passed (called also silencer).

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

A scarf worn around the neck

A device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations