Mute
Definition of Mute
Pronunciation: mūt | v. t. | 1. | To cast off; to molt. | | v. t. & i. | 1. | To eject the contents of the bowels; - said of birds. | | n. | 1. | The dung of birds. | | a. | 1. | Not speaking; uttering no sound; silent. | | 2. | Incapable of speaking; dumb. | | 3. | Not uttered; unpronounced; silent; also, produced by complete closure of the mouth organs which interrupt the passage of breath; - said of certain letters. See 5th Mute, 2. | | 4. | Not giving a ringing sound when struck; - said of a metal. | | n. | 1. | One who does not speak, whether from physical inability, unwillingness, or other cause. | | 2. | (Phon.) A letter which represents no sound; a silent letter; also, a close articulation; an element of speech formed by a position of the mouth organs which stops the passage of the breath; as, p, b, d, k, t. | | 3. | (Mus.) A little utensil made of brass, ivory, or other material, so formed that it can be fixed in an erect position on the bridge of a violin, or similar instrument, in order to deaden or soften the tone. |
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