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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
/ ˈ³¾ÊŒ³úÉ™±ô /
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)
Derived Forms
- ˈ³¾³Ü³ú³ú±ô±ð°ù, noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of muzzle1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of muzzle1
Example Sentences
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.
It added XL bullies "must be registered, microchipped, neutered and kept muzzled and on a lead in public and have third party insurance with The Dogs Trust".
The 32-year-old attended a voluntary police interview the same month and was given a caution with conditions including to keep the dog muzzled and on a lead at all times in public places.
The leader tries to delegitimize judges, sideline autonomous government agencies and muzzle the media.
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