muzzle
noun
- 1
forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
- 2
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
- 3
the open circular discharging end of a gun
- 4
a leather or wire restraint that fits over an animal's snout (especially a dog's nose and jaws) and prevents it from eating or biting
verb
- 1
tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair
- 2
prevent from speaking out
The press was gagged
- 3
fit with a muzzle
muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers
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