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muzzles

/ˈmʌzlz/

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noun

Hocico

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. "

Los hocicos del perro estaban mojados y cubiertos de barro después de cavar en el jardín.

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noun

Boca

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. "

El oficial de policía apuntó cuidadosamente con su rifle, manteniendo su dedo fuera del gatillo y las bocas apuntando de forma segura hacia el suelo.

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noun

Boqueras

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. "

El veterinario recomendó usar boqueras en los perros durante el aseo para evitar que mordieran al peluquero.

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noun

Hocico, bozal

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. "

El granjero revisó los bozales en la lanza del arado para asegurarse de que los tiros del caballo estuvieran bien sujetos antes de comenzar a arar el campo.

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noun

Boquillas

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." "

Los caballeros equiparon a sus caballos de guerra con bardas completas, incluyendo boquillas para proteger sus narices durante la batalla.

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verb

Poner bozal, amordazar

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. "

El veterinario pone bozal a los perros agresivos para protegerse durante los exámenes.

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verb

Acallar, silenciar, amordazar

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. "

La nueva ley del gobierno acalla a los periodistas amenazándolos con la cárcel por criticar al presidente.

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verb

Enmordazar, tapar, silenciar

To veil, mask, muffle.

Examples :

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

La densa niebla enmordaza los sonidos de la ciudad, haciendo que todo se sienta tranquilo e inmóvil.

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verb

Acariciar con la boca cerrada, hocicar

To fondle with the closed mouth; to nuzzle.

Examples :

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

El cachorro hocica el vientre de su madre, buscando leche.

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verb

Acercar el hocico o la boca

To bring the muzzle or mouth near.

Examples :

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

El cachorro curioso acerca su hocico a mi mano, esperando una golosina.