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muzzles

/ˈmʌzlz/

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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 muzzles were wet and covered in mud after digging in the garden. "

animal part anatomy biology

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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 police officer carefully aimed his rifle, keeping his finger off the trigger and the muzzles pointed safely towards the ground. "

part weapon military

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noun

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

Examples :

"The vet recommended using muzzles on the dogs during grooming to prevent them from biting the groomer. "

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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 checked the muzzles on the plow-beam to make sure the horse's traces were securely attached before beginning to plow the field. "

agriculture utensil machine

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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 :

""Knights equipped their warhorses with full bards, including muzzles to protect their noses during battle." "

military animal wear history

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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 veterinarian muzzles aggressive dogs to protect herself during examinations. "

animal action physiology

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verb

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

Examples :

"The government's new law muzzles journalists by threatening them with prison for criticizing the president. "

politics government media communication right society state law

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verb

To veil, mask, muffle.

Examples :

"The thick fog muzzles the sounds of the city, making everything feel quiet and still. "

communication action language

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verb

To fondle with the closed mouth; to nuzzle.

Examples :

"The puppy muzzles his mother's belly, searching for milk. "

body action human

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verb

To bring the muzzle or mouth near.

Examples :

"The curious puppy muzzles my hand, hoping for a treat. "