nounπShareThe protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws; the snout"The dog's muzzles were wet and covered in mud after digging in the garden. "animalpartanatomybiologyChat 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 police officer carefully aimed his rifle, keeping his finger off the trigger and the muzzles pointed safely towards the ground. "partweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device used to prevent animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout."The vet recommended using muzzles on the dogs during grooming to prevent them from biting the groomer. "animaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of the forward end of the plow-beam by which the traces are attached; bridle"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. "agricultureutensilmachineChat 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.""Knights equipped their warhorses with full bards, including muzzles to protect their noses during battle." "militaryanimalwearhistoryChat 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 veterinarian muzzles aggressive dogs to protect herself during examinations. "animalactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); gag, silence, censor."The government's new law muzzles journalists by threatening them with prison for criticizing the president. "politicsgovernmentmediacommunicationrightsocietystatelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo veil, mask, muffle."The thick fog muzzles the sounds of the city, making everything feel quiet and still. "communicationactionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fondle with the closed mouth; to nuzzle."The puppy muzzles his mother's belly, searching for milk. "bodyactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring the muzzle or mouth near."The curious puppy muzzles my hand, hoping for a treat. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
