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muzzle

/ˈmʌzəl/

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noun

The protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws; the snout

Examples :

"The dog's muzzle was wet from the rain. "

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noun

The mouth or the end for entrance or discharge of a gun, pistol etc., that the bullet emerges from as opposed to the breech.

Examples :

"The officer pointed his gun, keeping his finger off the trigger, and debris kicked up from the muzzle as he moved through the rubble. "

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noun

A device used to prevent animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout.

Examples :

"The veterinarian placed a muzzle on the dog before examining its injured paw. "

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noun

A piece of the forward end of the plow-beam by which the traces are attached; bridle

Examples :

"The farmer carefully attached the traces to the muzzle of the plow, ensuring they were secure before starting to till the field. "

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noun

An openwork covering for the nose, used for the defense of the horse, and forming part of the bards in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Examples :

"The knight's elaborate bard included a protective muzzle for his warhorse's nose. "

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verb

To bind or confine an animal's mouth by putting a muzzle, as to prevent it from eating or biting.

Examples :

"The farmer had to muzzle the unruly dog to prevent it from attacking the sheep. "

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verb

To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); gag, silence, censor.

Examples :

"The teacher muffled the student's complaints about the noisy classroom. "

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verb

To veil, mask, muffle.

Examples :

"The loud music from the party threatened to muzzle our conversation on the porch, so we moved inside. "

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verb

To fondle with the closed mouth; to nuzzle.

Examples :

"The puppy, excited to see her, ran up and began to muzzle her hand. "

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verb

To bring the muzzle or mouth near.

Examples :

"The dog owner carefully muzzled the puppy to prevent it from biting the other children. "

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