 | WordWeight : Weighing the Words |
| WordWeight : Weighing the Words |
Deafen
Pronunciation : Deaf"en
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [From Deaf.]
Definition : 1. To make deaf; to deprive of the power of hearing; to render incapable of perceiving sounds distinctly. Deafened and stunned with their promiscuous cries. Addison.
2. (Arch.)
Defn: To render impervious to sound, as a partition or floor, by filling the space within with mortar, by lining with paper, etc.
t. [imp. & p. p. Deafened; p. pr. & vb. n. Deafening.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Merriam-Webster's Everyday Language Reference Set: Includes: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus, and The Merriam-Webster Vocabulary Builder                               |