nounπShareThe protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws; the snout"The dog's muzzle was wet from the rain. "animalbodypartanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe mouth or the end for entrance or discharge of a gun, pistol etc., that the bullet emerges from as opposed to the breech."The officer pointed his gun, keeping his finger off the trigger, and debris kicked up from the muzzle as he moved through the rubble. "partweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device used to prevent animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout."The veterinarian placed a muzzle on the dog before examining its injured paw. "animaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of the forward end of the plow-beam by which the traces are attached; bridle"The farmer carefully attached the traces to the muzzle of the plow, ensuring they were secure before starting to till the field. "agriculturemachineutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn openwork covering for the nose, used for the defense of the horse, and forming part of the bards in the 15th and 16th centuries."The knight's elaborate bard included a protective muzzle for his warhorse's nose. "militaryweaponhistorywaranimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bind or confine an animal's mouth by putting a muzzle, as to prevent it from eating or biting."The farmer had to muzzle the unruly dog to prevent it from attacking the sheep. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); gag, silence, censor."The teacher muffled the student's complaints about the noisy classroom. "politicsgovernmentcommunicationmediastaterightsocietylawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo veil, mask, muffle."The loud music from the party threatened to muzzle our conversation on the porch, so we moved inside. "communicationmediapoliticsgovernmentlawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fondle with the closed mouth; to nuzzle."The puppy, excited to see her, ran up and began to muzzle her hand. "animalactionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring the muzzle or mouth near."The dog owner carefully muzzled the puppy to prevent it from biting the other children. "animalbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading