USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

PAUL REVERE BIOGRAPHY FACTS QUOTES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the word “muffled” mean in the phrase “muffled oar” in stanza 3?
A
made with a special blade
B
wrapped to soften or stop sound
C
wrapped to keep warm and dry
D
carved from a certain kind of wood
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -(transitive) To wrap up or cover (a source of noise) in order to deaden the sound. to muffle the strings of a drum, or that part of an oar which rests in the rowlock. (transitive) To mute or deaden (a sound etc.).

Detailed explanation-2: -: to wrap up so as to conceal or protect : envelop. obsolete : blindfold. 3. : to wrap or pad with something to dull the sound. muffle the oarlocks.

Detailed explanation-3: -muffle verb [T] (MAKE LESS CLEAR) to make a sound quieter and less clear: The house has double-glazed windows to muffle the noise of aircraft. to make something less strong or clear: The report concluded that business pressure on the government had muffled the impact of the legislation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Synonyms. indistinct. the indistinct murmur of voices. suppressed. subdued.

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