damper (n)
muffler#2 (n)

n03161450

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations
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Hypernym device
Derivationally related form muffler → muffle
Derivationally related form damper → damp
Derivationally related form damper → damp
Hyponym damper block, piano damper; dash-pot; shock absorber, shock, cushion
Incoming links
Hypernym damper block, piano damper; dash-pot; shock absorber, shock, cushion
Hyponym device
Derivationally related form damp → damper
Derivationally related form damp → damper
Derivationally related form muffle → muffler

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