noun🔗ShareHocicoThe 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. "El hocico del perro estaba mojado por la lluvia.animalbodypartanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBoca, cañónThe 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. "El oficial apuntó con su arma, manteniendo su dedo fuera del gatillo, y los escombros se levantaron de la boca del cañón mientras se movía por los escombros.partweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBozoA 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. "El veterinario le colocó un bozo al perro antes de examinar su pata lesionada.animaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBozal, parte delantera de la rejaA 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. "El granjero ató cuidadosamente las riendas a la parte delantera de la reja, asegurándose de que estuvieran seguras antes de comenzar a arar el campo.agriculturemachineutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBozoAn 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. "La elaborada bardia del caballero incluía un bozo protector para la nariz de su caballo de guerra.militaryweaponhistorywaranimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePoner bozal, amordazarTo 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. "El granjero tuvo que ponerle un bozal al perro rebelde para evitar que atacara a las ovejas.animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcallar, silenciar, censurarTo restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); gag, silence, censor."The teacher muffled the student's complaints about the noisy classroom. "El profesor acalló las quejas del estudiante sobre el aula ruidosa.politicsgovernmentcommunicationmediastaterightsocietylawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAmordazar, silenciarTo veil, mask, muffle."The loud music from the party threatened to muzzle our conversation on the porch, so we moved inside. "La música alta de la fiesta amenazaba con silenciar nuestra conversación en el porche, así que entramos.communicationmediapoliticsgovernmentlawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrotar con el hocicoTo fondle with the closed mouth; to nuzzle."The puppy, excited to see her, ran up and began to muzzle her hand. "El cachorro, emocionado de verla, corrió y comenzó a frotar su mano con el hocico.animalactionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcercar el hocico o la bocaTo bring the muzzle or mouth near."The dog owner carefully muzzled the puppy to prevent it from biting the other children. "El dueño del perro le puso cuidadosamente el bozal al cachorro para evitar que mordiera a los otros niños.animalbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
