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Meaning of Squelch | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈskwɛlt͡ʃ

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.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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