silencer

Definition

  • noun: a device that is attached to a handgun to reduce the noise that the gun makes when it is fired
  • noun: one that 'silences'
  • synonyms: mute, sordino, sordine

Movie quotes

  • (..) - What are you fucking doing? What the fuck is going on? Hey, mister! What are you fucking- You see, when you use the silencer a lot... you have to put a piece of cloth here... because it gets very hot and could burn it inside. A damp, black cloth is the best. (..)
    1994 Léon: The Professional