muffling

To wrap (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with up.

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”

To mute or deaden (a sound etc.).

To speak indistinctly, or without clear articulation.

To prevent seeing, or hearing, or speaking, by wraps bound about the head; to blindfold; to deafen.

(chiefly in the plural) That which muffles; heavy clothing.