suppressor

[US]/səˈpresə/
[UK]/sə'prɛsɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a person or thing that suppresses; something that restrains or inhibits; an interference suppressor.

Phrases & Collocations

sound suppressor

muzzle suppressor

flash suppressor

recoil suppressor

Example Sentences

a suppressor of free speech.

In mice, widespread deletion of the tumor suppressor Phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) generates hamartomatous intestinal polyps with epithelial and stromal inolement.

This silencing also affects the function of many tumor suppressor genes, which, in their unmethylated state, put the brakes on uncontrolled cell growth.

The suppressor on the gun reduces the noise of each shot.

The suppressor can help minimize the recoil of the firearm.

Using a suppressor can make shooting more comfortable for the shooter.

The suppressor is designed to decrease the muzzle flash of the gun.

It's important to properly clean and maintain your suppressor.

The suppressor attaches to the end of the barrel of the firearm.

A good suppressor can improve the accuracy of your shooting.

Hunters often use suppressors to avoid scaring away game with loud noises.

Some shooters prefer using a suppressor for their firearms to protect their hearing.

Law enforcement agencies sometimes use suppressors for stealth operations.

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