to wrap with something to deaden or prevent sound

to muffle drums.

to deaden (sound) by wrappings or other means.

to wrap or envelop in a cloak, shawl, coat, etc., esp. to keep warm or protect the face and neck (often fol. by up )

Muffle up the children before they go out.

to wrap (oneself) in a garment or other covering

muffled in silk.

to alter temporarily the profile of (a plaster mold) in order to run a base coat of plaster that will later be covered by a finish coat having the true profile.

something that muffles.

muffled sound.

an oven or arched chamber in a furnace or kiln, used for heating substances without direct contact with the fire.

verb

blab , let loose , tell

verb

conceal , cover , cushion , dampen , deaden , decrease , drown , dull , envelop , gag , hide , hush , mellow , mute , muzzle , put the lid on , quieten , shut down , silence , sit down on , smother , soften , soft-pedal * , squelch , stifle , subdue , tone down * , wrap * , burke , choke , hold back , hold down , quench , strangle , suppress , throttle , envelope , lessen , shroud , shush , wrap