Squelch

Definitions

1. A squelching sound.
   countable
2. The suppression of the unwanted hiss or static between received transmissions by adjusting the gain of the receiver.
   countable, uncountable
3. A heavy blow or fall.
   countable, dated
4. A kind of electronic beat or sound mainly used in acid house and related music genres.
   countable

Equivalents

Examples

“Through a process⟳ of experimentation the 'acid squelch' sound⟳ came forth, which was recorded and passed on to DJ Ron Hardy to play⟳ at his Warehouse club.”

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