muzzle
/mˈʌzʌl/
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Definitions
Noun
the open circular discharging end of a gun
Noun
forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
Noun
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
Noun
restraint put into a person''s mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
Verb
fit with a muzzle; "muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers"
Verb
prevent from speaking out; "The press was gagged"
Verb
tie a gag around someone''s mouth in order to silence them; "The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair"