muzzle

/mˈʌzə‍l/

/ˈməzəɫ/

Muzzle

the projecting part of the face of some animals such as dogs and horses that includes their jaws and noses

synonyms : snout

the open circular discharging end of a gun

synonyms : gun muzzle

restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

synonyms : gag

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

to muzzle

MAIN VERB

to restrain someone from freely expressing their opinions in public

synonyms : gag

tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them

synonyms : gag

fit with a muzzle

antonyms : unmuzzle

Examples

1. Drill instructor: Grab the muzzle.

2. Here are the muzzles.

3. Watch your muzzle!

4. Introducing the muzzle.