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muzzle
[muhz-uhl]
noun
the mouth, or end for discharge, of the barrel of a gun, pistol, etc.
the projecting part of the head of an animal, including jaws, mouth, and nose.
a device, usually an arrangement of straps or wires, placed over an animal's mouth to prevent the animal from biting, eating, etc.
verb (used with object)
to put a muzzle on (an animal or its mouth) so as to prevent biting, eating, etc.
to restrain from speech, the expression of opinion, etc..
The censors muzzled the press.
Synonyms: , , ,Nautical.to attach the cable to the stock of (an anchor) by means of a light line to permit the anchor to be pulled loose readily.
muzzle
/ ˈʌə /
noun
the projecting part of the face, usually the jaws and nose, of animals such as the dog and horse
a guard or strap fitted over an animal's nose and jaws to prevent it biting or eating
the front end of a gun barrel
verb
to prevent from being heard or noticed
to muzzle the press
to put a muzzle on (an animal)
to take in (a sail)
Other Word Forms
- ˈܳ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of muzzle1
Word History and Origins
Origin of muzzle1
Example Sentences
The shadow cast by self-interested billionaires grows larger by the day, muzzling any truth that conflicts with their bottom line.
The muzzle of a handgun poked out from their car’s passenger window, a witness told police.
I notice two guests, both with their eyes closed, yawning as Cowboy rubs his muzzle along the fence.
After a brief conversation through the chain link fence, Matt says he'd be happy to continue the conversation in the field, provided Doug is muzzled and under Lily's partner Hayden's control at a distance.
The US singer's spoken before about being comfortable pushing boundaries, telling the BBC "I'd be more successful if I wore a muzzle" after making headlines last year.
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